As newlyweds, what can my spouse and I do to ensure that our relationship will go the distance and weather the storms that life is likely to throw at us?
Relationships & Marriage Q&As
How should I respond to my spouse’s mother when she disapproves of my parenting style and speaks to me disrespectfully in front of my husband and our children? I’ve put up with this for years, but I’ve reached my limit.
I’ve had significant problems in the area of talking meaningfully with my spouse. This in turn is creating serious difficulties in our marriage. We’ve been going to counseling, and I’ve been trying hard to be more open and available to my wife, but she says she’s ready for a divorce. How can I learn to …
How can I deal with a spouse who is completely immature in the way he handles his money? He has never learned how to save, give, tithe, or plan a budget. As a result, we’re deeply in debt and faced with selling our home in order to pay off our creditors. I’ve lost all respect …
Do you have any advice for an older couple who have long-term custody of their grandchildren? Our two young grandkids are living with us and probably will be for some time. How do we provide them with a loving home without losing our sanity?
Why do I have to beg my wife anytime I want to enjoy sex with her?
Can you help my betrothed and me resolve a financial disagreement? We’re soon to be married for the first time, and we’ve just run into a conflict concerning money matters. Should we have joint or separate checking accounts after we’re married? What are your thoughts?
What can I do about an adult child who mistreats her spouse? Our daughter is married to a good, kind, giving man. We love them both very much, but most of the time my daughter is disrespectful and mean to her husband. He’s passive and just takes it from her. It pains me to see …
How can I tell what’s appropriate in my sexual relationship with my spouse? Are oral and anal sex OK?
What should an engaged couple know about finances as they make their plans for married life? What do they need to talk about in terms of money and budgeting?
How can I rebuild my marriage after having an affair? Several years ago my wife and I were having problems, and as a result, I became involved with another woman. Thankfully, my wife has forgiven me and we are back together. But I want my relationship with her and the children to be as strong …
Do you think it’s okay for spouses to have separate social media accounts with separate passwords? My husband does. He thinks it’s important for couples to trust one another and respect each other’s privacy. I, on the other hand, see some potential pitfalls here. I believe the health of any marriage depends upon openness, honesty, …
How can I support my husband and keep our marriage a priority when it takes everything I’ve got just to keep the household running? Being a stay-at-home mom of small children isn’t easy, but my spouse works hard, too, and I don’t want to neglect his needs. What can I do to come alongside him?
What’s the best way for a stepparent to form strong bonds with his or her stepchildren? I recently got re-married to a wonderful man who is planning to adopt my three children. Unfortunately, my middle child, a preschool-age boy, has had a hard time warming up to him. What can we do to encourage their …
What can I do about my negative feelings towards my husband’s “buddies”? We are very happy and have a great relationship, except for one thing: I don’t get along with his friends. Is there a way to solve this problem? It’s leading to arguments and tension between us.
How should I respond to my parents’ negative feelings about the people I’ve been dating? I’m a young adult in my early twenties, living in my parents’ home. I’ve had several relationships over the past few years, but my mom and dad haven’t thought much of any of them – despite the fact that the …
Will marriage counseling be effective if my spouse has an active addiction and won’t get help?
Am I obligated to take care of my parents even though they hurt me in many ways during my growing-up years? Our family was really dysfunctional. Now they’re old, feeble and increasingly unable to look after themselves, and I’m not sure how I feel about getting involved in caring for them given our past. What …
Should I consider remarrying my ex-spouse for the sake of our child? We are both Christians, but we recently got divorced. Over the past few weeks I’ve become increasingly concerned about the impact of this family breakup upon our preschooler. What do you think I should do?
How do we locate a qualified marriage counselor? Do you have any recommendations? My spouse and I need help, but we don’t know who to see or what to look for.
