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Husband Still Struggling After Wife’s Affair

How can we move forward in our marriage after going through a crisis of infidelity? A year and a half ago, I committed adultery. My spouse says he forgives me, but it’s obvious that he still has a lot of anger. I’m doing everything I can to show him that I love him and that …

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Living With a “Spiritually Mixed” Marriage

How can I best relate to my unbelieving spouse? I understand now why the Bible urges us not to be “unequally yoked.” We’re not on the same page spiritually, and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to reconcile our differences in this area. What would you recommend?

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Mother Wants to Approve Grown Daughter’s Boyfriends

Is it appropriate for my parents to insist that I – a thirty-something single mom – allow them to “vet” the men in my life? My mom in particular insists that this is going to happen. She claims that it’s her prerogative and responsibility as a Christian parent. I have a potential suitor who is …

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Parents Disagree About Offering Financial Assistance to Grown Child

Should my spouse and I help our adult son deal with his financial struggles? This is becoming a serious disagreement in our marriage. He’s moved out of the house, but he simply isn’t making it. I’m really worried about him. When I suggest that we offer him some monetary support, my spouse calls me a …

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Protecting Your Marriage From Infidelity

Can my spouse and I do anything to affair-proof our relationship? It seems like adultery is becoming more common these days. Although there’s nothing wrong with our marriage, I wonder if there’s something specific we can do to make sure infidelity never becomes an issue. Any thoughts?

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Sex At Its Best

Is marital sex really more satisfying? I’m in a difficult marriage, and one of the biggest sore spots between me and my wife is the whole issue of sex. I feel deprived. Sometimes I’m even tempted to explore the possibility of getting my needs met somewhere else. I read an article claiming that married couples …

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Spouse Has Annoying Habits

Is it possible to change your mate? When we got engaged, I thought my spouse could do no wrong. Now that we’re married, I’ve become aware that the person of my dreams actually has some very annoying habits. How do I deal with this situation?

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Strained In-Law Relationships and Family Gatherings

Do you have any advice for dealing with extended family members who don’t get along? My in-laws like to host big get-togethers with all the relatives, but they’re always marked by tension and dissension. I don’t want to offend my spouse or his parents, but I’m tired of all the conflict. Can you suggest a …

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Using Social Media to Strengthen Your Marriage

Can you suggest ways my spouse and I might use social media to encourage one another and strengthen our marriage?

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Wife Wants Information About Sexual Intimacy During Menopause

How can I expect menopause to affect my sexual relationship with my husband? I’ve just started to experience irregular periods, hot flashes, mood swings, etc. These physical and emotional changes have already impacted our sex life, and I’m assuming that this aspect of the problem will grow over time. My husband doesn’t understand, and I’m …

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Empathy and Advice for Chronic Masturbator

How do I overcome an ongoing struggle with sexual self-gratification? I can’t seem to resist the temptation to masturbate, but then I feel so guilty.

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Interacting With a Gay-Identified Friend

As a Christian, how should I relate to a gay-identified friend or family member? I have several relationships that involve this dynamic, including both non-Christians and those who claim to be followers of Christ. Any suggestions?

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Responding to a “Gay Christian” in the Family

What should we say to our college-age son who claims to be a “gay Christian?” He believes God has told him that there’s nothing wrong with homosexuality and that interpretations of the Bible to the contrary are in error. Worst of all, he’s been sharing these ideas with his brother (who, by the way, is …

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What the Bible Says About Public Nudity

What’s wrong with nudity and nudism? I’m a committed Christian, but my question is sincere. Recently I’ve become involved with a group of people who practice nudism as a way of promoting good health and getting in touch with nature. They’ve convinced me that it’s a wonderful way of life. Why should this be a …

Can I submit my writing to Focus for publishing consideration?

I am interested in submitting an article for one of your ministry’s periodicals and/or Web pages. Do you have writer’s guidelines available online for your magazines and websites?

Does Focus have abortion-related statistics online?

Does Focus on the Family have statistics relating to abortion, teen pregnancy, and the effectiveness of PRCs?

How can I know for sure if my mother has Alzheimer’s?

I think my mother has Alzheimer’s disease. How can I know for sure?

I received an e-mail about a movie titled “Corpus Christi.”

I received an e-mail about a petition to ban a movie titled “Corpus Christi” that portrays Jesus as a homosexual. Is there really such a film?

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What is Pokemon, and what does Focus think of it?

My child likes Pokémon. What does Focus think of it? Does Focus have online reviews of the movies?