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Age Differences in Romantic Relationships

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 …

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Cohabiting Boyfriend Has Been Unfaithful

What should I do about my boyfriend who recently cheated on me? We’ve been living together for the past couple of years, but I recently found out that he’s been sexting a “friend” of mine. When I confronted him, he said it’s my fault. Then he left me and our baby and is now staying …

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Critical Wife Seeking Husband’s Forgiveness

How can I get my husband to forgive me for being so harsh with him in the past? I know I’ve been overly critical of him, and as a result we’re now sleeping in separate rooms and living separate lives under the same roof. Can you help us turn this situation around and move forward …

Encouragement for Caregiver of an Elderly Spouse

Do you have any advice regarding the care of an aging spouse with serious health challenges? My husband and I are both getting on in years. I’m still healthy, but he isn’t. As a result, I’ve become his caregiver, and we’ve lost a lot of our social life. Other couples our age are still able …

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“Friending” an Old Flame on Social Media

Is it okay to connect with former dating partners on Facebook? While browsing around online I ran across an old boyfriend from my high school and college days. It’s been years since we’ve been in touch and I’m curious to know what he’s been up to. I’m very much in love with my husband and …

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How the Devil Undermines the Home

How exactly does Satan destroy families? I’ve heard it said many times that he is out to wreck marriages and families. I’m not denying this – I realize that the unseen spiritual battles that surround us are very real – but I don’t have any clear idea of precisely how the devil might try to …

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Husband Struggling With Erectile Dysfunction

Do you have any help for a man who has suddenly found himself struggling with erectile dysfunction? My wife and I are in our mid-fifties, and up until a year ago we had a healthy and vigorous sex life. That was when, almost overnight, I began having issues. I’m embarrassed and frustrated to the point …

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Living With a Spouse Who Has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Do you have advice for living with a spouse whose life is dominated by senseless, constant rituals?

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Moving Forward After the Pain of Divorce

How do I deal with the brokenness of divorce and make a new life for my kids and myself? I’ll admit that I’ve made some bad choices. One of the worst was walking away from my family when my marriage got too tough to deal with. I realize now that my absence has not only …

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Pastor Husband Is Compromising His Integrity

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 …

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Protecting Yourself and Your Marriage From Social Media Domination

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 …

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Sexless Marriage and Divorce

If a couple has absolutely no sex life, are they still married in God’s eyes?

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Spouse Has Issues With In-Laws

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 …

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Venting About Marriage on Social Media

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 …

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Wife Wonders If Husband Should Become “Mr. Mom”

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.

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Explaining Porn Addiction to Kids

Is there a good way to talk with children about a spouse’s addiction to sexually explicit material?

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Key Differences Between Male and Female

What are the differences between male and female?

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Wife Is Being Asked by Husband to Spice up Sex Life With Porn

Is it right for my husband to bring pornographic material into our bedroom as a way to “enhance” our sexual relationship?

Can I talk to a Focus on the Family counselor?

Can I talk to a Focus on the Family counselor?

Does Focus have any input on the Harry Potter entertainment trend?

My children want to read the Harry Potter series, but I’ve heard that it’s very controversial. Does Focus on the Family have any information about the Harry Potter entertainment trend?