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Revealing an Affair to Spouse of the Other Party Who’s Still “In the Dark”

What’s the best way to handle the revelation of an affair when one guilty spouse has come clean or been exposed, but the husband or wife of the other unfaithful party is still in the dark?

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Sorting Out Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

What’s the difference between obsessive-compulsive disorder and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?

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Stepdad-Stepson Conflict

How do I mediate problems between my son and his stepfather? I remarried about four years ago and everything seemed to be going well until recently. The trouble seems to have begun about the time my son reached puberty and became interested in girls. Since then, the conflict has developed into open hostility. There have …

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Unfaithful Husband Wants to Date Other Women

How should I respond to my husband’s repeated infidelities and his blatant request to date other women?

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Wife Has Sexual Misunderstanding With Husband

How can I make my husband understand that I don’t want to have intercourse as often as he does?

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Discussing Puberty and Sexuality With a Pre-Teen

Do you have any advice for a parent of a pre-teen who’s trying to gear up for “the talk” about sexuality and “the facts of life?” It’s time we got around to discussing puberty and sex, but I’m worried the conversation will be awkward. Can you help me?

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How to Encourage Sexual Responsibility and Purity in Your Teen

How can I reduce the risk that my teen will become sexually active? I’m aware that sexual encounters among high school students are more common today than at any time in the past, and I’m anxious to help my son avoid serious mistakes in this area. What can I do to raise up a “hedge …

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Preparing for Adolescence: Girls

How can I help my daughter get ready for the physical, emotional and psychological changes that adolescence brings?

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Talking With Teens About the Risks of Premarital Sex and Substance Abuse

How can we help our adolescent avoid the pitfalls of alcohol and drug and premarital sexual activity? What’s the best way to make him aware of the risks?

Can I attend a broadcast taping when I visit Focus?

Can I attend a broadcast taping when I visit Focus on the Family?

Do you have a review of Twilight?

Do you have a review of the movie Twilight or of the Twilight books by Stephenie Meyer?

How can a pregnancy resource center convert to a medical clinic?

We would like to convert our pregnancy resource center (PRC) into a medical clinic. Does Focus have suggestions or referrals for helping us make that change?

How do I get permission to reprint a Focus article for my own use?

I would like to reprint something I saw in a Focus publication. How do I request permission to reprint an article, or adapt other Focus on the Family material?

Is lodging available at Focus on the Family?

Is lodging available at Focus on the Family?

What home schooling information is on your site?

What home schooling information is on your site?

What is the square footage of your buildings?

What is the square footage of your buildings?

Where is the gambling information on the Focus website?

Where is the gambling information on the Focus website?

I’m having trouble with one of your smartphone apps. Can you help me figure out the problem?

I’m having trouble with one of your smartphone apps. Can you help me figure out the problem?

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Biblical Basis for Giving to the Poor

What does the Bible have to say about poverty and giving to the poor? I want to have a God-honoring attitude on this matter, but to be honest, as a new Christian I’ve been confused by some of the differing opinions and ideas I’ve heard. Do you consider this kind of activity to be an …

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Church, State, and the Idea of a “Christian Nation”

What is a “Christian nation?” I’m increasingly confused on this point. I do think believers should be deeply involved in the political process. As a matter of fact, I’m sick of hearing about “separation of church and state,” and I’d love to see America become more thoroughly “Christian” in every way. At the same time, …