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Relationships & Marriage Q&As
My parents recently divorced because my mom was having an affair. Since then, she’s moved in with this other man and plans to marry him within a few weeks.
How can I overcome the bitterness I have about the way my parents treated me growing up? I don’t want these memories to affect my relationship with my own kids. After all these years, I continue to struggle with negative feelings about my mother and father. When I think of them, I remember only their …
Should I tell my husband about the one-time sexual encounter I had with his brother? It happened over a year ago in a moment of weakness. Both of us immediately acknowledged that this was wrong and nothing further has happened since. Our families see each other regularly and are very close. Neither of us has …
What’s the best way to bring up sensitive issues with my spouse? I’m concerned about things that are going in our marriage, but I’m afraid to talk to my spouse about them because I don’t want to start a fight and make things worse.
Is it wrong for me to be dating a woman who is much younger than I am? I’m 41 and she’s 25. We’ve been together about six months and have a great relationship. We also share a strong faith and have many goals and interests in common. The subject of marriage has come up, but …
How does the aging process affect a couple’s libido and love life? My spouse and I have already passed the age of retirement, and now we’re facing some health issues that I fear may have negative implications for our relationship in the bedroom. Is sexual fulfillment something that decreases as we get older?
Should I tell my husband that I’m attracted to his closest buddy? I’ve heard it said this kind of information should be shared between spouses for purposes of accountability, but I’m not sure that this would be wise. Neither man has any clue of my struggle and I don’t want to jeopardize their relationship. What …
As a recently remarried stepparent, what can I do to make the transition to blended family life as smooth as possible for my children, my spouse’s kids, and everyone else concerned?
Why can’t I have a biblically based family with multiple partners? Most of the great men of the Bible – Abraham, Jacob, David, Solomon – had many wives. Given your ministry’s strong commitment to the Scriptures, I can’t see why you’re against things like polygamy and polyamory. I consider myself a polyamorous Christian. I love several different women, and …