How important is it for family members to talk to one another on a regular basis? Communication has been an “issue” in our marriage for a long time, but recently I’ve noticed that the problem is spreading to the kids as well: it seems that none of us spend any time actually talking to each …
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Should I go through with my plans to remarry even though my intended spouse’s children are against the marriage? As a matter of fact, they seem to hate me.
Can you provide some guidance on how to navigate a marital separation? Our marriage has been plagued by conflict and emotional pain for a long, long time. As a result, we’ve come to the conclusion – sadly and reluctantly – that we need to get away from each other for a while. I honestly don’t …
Why does my wife always want me to talk to her? When I’m tired and just want to relax, she launches into an emotional outburst about how we don’t “communicate” the way we used to. I have to leave the house to get any peace and quiet. Why won’t she leave me alone?
Do you think it’s a good idea for husbands and wives to have regular activities apart from each other with their friends of the same sex? My husband feels a deep need to get together with his guy friends a couple of times each month, but I’d rather spend most of my time with him. …
How should I deal with the romantic feelings I’ve developed for my best friend’s wife? This woman and I recently acknowledged to one another that the attraction is mutual and that we needed to put some safeguards in place to protect our marriages, but we’re not sure how to go about it. My wife and …
What should a pastor’s wife do if she becomes aware that her spouse is “embellishing” his sermons with half-truths or outright lies? My husband will often tell stories about himself in the pulpit that I know to be either greatly exaggerated or borrowed from some other source. I’ve never directly confronted him, but on the …
How can I guard against the danger of online social networking taking up too much of my time and negatively impacting my marriage? When I first started using sites like Facebook I thought they were a great way to keep in touch with family and friends. But now it seems we’re on the verge of …
If a couple has absolutely no sex life, are they still married in God’s eyes?
How should I respond to my spouse’s dislike for my parents and siblings? My mom and dad have always enjoyed hosting big get-togethers with the extended family, especially during the holidays, but the conflicts have become so intense that my spouse doesn’t even want to go anymore. I’m tired of dealing with all this tension …
Is there anything wrong with seeking support from my Facebook friends when I need to let off steam about my marriage? Sometimes I get frustrated and upset with my spouse, and at those times I feel like I need to express my feelings to someone who cares and understands. Do you think this is a …
Is there anything wrong with men being stay-at-home dads? My husband is currently out of work, and since I earn a good salary we decided that he should simply take care of the kids for a while. It seemed like a good idea in the beginning, but lately I’ve been having some doubts.
Is there a good way to talk with children about a spouse’s addiction to sexually explicit material?
What are the differences between male and female?
Where does the Bible say that sex before marriage is wrong? Isaac and Rebekah didn’t have a church wedding. Apparently they just slept together and that was it! And what about Joseph and Mary? Why was it OK for them to travel to Bethlehem together before they were married?
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Do you offer any help for military families?
How can I get started as a writer or get my writing published?
I have questions about an order I placed. Can you help?
My family is facing financial problems. Can you help?