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Man Overcoming Abortion Guilt Wants to Help Others

What can I do to help other men find freedom from the emotional and psychological aftermath of being involved in an abortion? Years ago I pressured a girlfriend to have an abortion. I struggled with guilt, shame, and remorse for a long time. But I’m happy to say that in Jesus Christ I’ve found joy …

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Wants Referral to Local PRC

I’m pregnant and I don’t know what to do. Can you direct me to a local Pregnancy Resource Center or some other source of help?

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Bipolar Spouse Refuses to Seek Treatment

What should I do about my husband’s refusal to get professional help with his bi-polar disorder? I want our marriage to work, but the strain on our relationship is becoming too much to bear. Do you have any advice for me?

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Dealing With an Irresponsible Spouse

What can I do about my spouse’s disorganized and scatter-brained behavior? He’s extremely irresponsible, and it’s making my life impossible. Not only does he misplace things around the house (bills, important personal documents, etc.), but he travels regularly as part of his job, and we’re constantly having to replace expensive electronic devices – cell phones, …

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Fallout of an Affair: Low Self-Esteem and Forgiveness Issues

Could my feelings of inferiority have anything to do with an inability to forgive my husband for being unfaithful with a close friend of mine? The affair happened a year ago, but we’ve since reconciled and our marriage is on track to become something much better than it has ever been before. In spite of …

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Grandparents Filling in for Busy Moms and Dads

Should we as grandparents assume the responsibilities of parents? Our son and his wife both work and have extremely busy lives – probably too busy. My husband and I frequently find ourselves taking care of our grandchildren so that their mom and dad can keep up with the demands of a hectic schedule. We love …

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Husband and Wife Disagree About Finances

How can married couples get on the same page when it comes to money matters?

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In-Law Obligations

Can you help me gain a clearer understanding of what my relationship with my wife’s parents and siblings should look like? I got married because I was in love with my spouse. I wasn’t figuring on her the rest of her family becoming a major part of my life as well. What are my relational …

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Marriage and Life-Threatening Illness

How should we expect a cancer diagnosis to affect our marital relationship? We just learned my spouse has cancer, and we’re reeling. We have the best possible medical care, but there’s one important area in which the doctors can’t help us: what can we do to keep the disease from harming our marriage?

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Newlywed Fears She May Have Married the Wrong Person

What should I do if I fear that my marriage may have been a mistake? It’s only been a short time since the wedding, and already I’m beginning to think that I’ve married the wrong person. Can you help me?

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Pornography As Possible Grounds for Separation

Is my spouse’s addiction to sexually explicit material a reason to leave him?

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Recovering From a Disappointing Affair

How do I move on from an affair that ended in disappointment? I had hoped that my status as “the other woman” would eventually change after my lover left his wife and family, but that didn’t happen. Now all I feel is sad, broken, and alone.

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Sexual Intimacy and Sexual Trauma in Marriage

If sex is an indispensable part of a healthy marital relationship – and most of the material I’ve read says that it is – what does this imply for a marriage in which the act of sex has become traumatic for the wife? That’s my situation. There are a couple of reasons for this, and …

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Spouse Maintains Unhealthy Attachment to Parents

How can I help my husband see that he is placing the needs and feelings of his parents ahead of mine? After several years of marriage, his attachment to his mom and dad is still so strong that it’s causing serious damage to our relationship. I’ve confronted him about this, but he doesn’t see it …

The Impact of Gender Distinctions on Marriage

How do gender distinctions — psychological and emotional as well as physical and sexual — impact male-female relationships and the business of everyday life within the context of marriage? What do husbands and wives need to know about this subject, and how will that knowledge help them build a stronger marital bond?

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Why the Marriage License and Wedding Ceremony Are Important

Why do Christians need a church wedding and a piece of paper from the state to make their marriage “official”? My girlfriend and I are both dedicated believers and we intend to spend the rest of our lives together. We’ve been wondering why we should bother applying for a marriage license. Isn’t marriage a private, …

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Woman’s Boyfriend Has “Toxic” Buddies

What should I do about my boyfriend’s “party friends”? He’s a great guy, and we’re considering a long-term relationship, but he insists on maintaining his connections with this group of people despite the fact that I totally disagree with everything about their lifestyle, behavior, and beliefs. My boyfriend and I try to embrace clean, positive, …

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Child Exposed to Pornography by Mom’s Ex-Husband

How should I talk to my child about the images of naked women she saw at her dad’s house?

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Grown Son Wants to Bring Gay Partner to Family Gatherings

Should we allow our adult son to bring his same-sex partner to family gatherings? This makes us extremely uncomfortable, and we’re also afraid that it may be harmful to the younger children in the family. What do you think we should do?

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Parent Concerned That Teen Might Be Homosexual

What should I do if I suspect my teenager might be gay? Our son has always been “different” from his peers, and for as long as his mother and I can remember he’s shown no interest in engaging with members of his own sex – either younger or older. He definitely feels more comfortable spending …