Is it fair for me to feel hurt and upset when I see my husband turn and look at other women?
Relationships & Marriage Q&As
I’ve just discovered that my spouse has been cheating on me. As you can imagine, I was devastated when I first learned of his infidelity, and I still haven’t recovered from the shock. I have not confronted him yet and have no idea what I’m going to do. Can you give me some direction?
What’s your perspective on the ideal division of labor and the proper distinction between male and female tasks and roles in marriage? Lately my spouse and I have had disagreements about our respective chores and responsibilities at home.
What’s your opinion of oral sex? Is this a permissible form of sexual intimacy and expression between a husband and wife?
How do I, as a student, prepare myself to be a godly wife and mother? I’m a single woman in my mid-twenties, pursuing a graduate degree in literature at a secular university. While I enjoy my studies and view them as important in preparing me for a future career in teaching, there’s another sense in …
How can my husband and I rekindle the romantic flame that brought us together in the first place? We’re stuck in a rut. The spark has gone out of our relationship. We don’t even seem to have much fun together anymore. How do I raise this subject without seeming to nag?
Can you offer any guidelines as to how much social media communication is appropriate for married persons when it involves individuals of the opposite sex? Are there any signs that might indicate when an online relationship is in danger of crossing the line of impropriety?
Should a spouse who has had an affair be tested for sexually transmitted diseases and infections? My husband recently ended an affair, and we are working toward reconciliation. It’s a touchy process and I don’t want to do anything that might suggest a lack of trust or indicate that I haven’t forgiven him. At the …
How can my spouse and I learn to understand each other and make ourselves understood? Whenever I try to talk to him on a deeper, more meaningful level, nothing I say seems to connect. Sometimes my words even backfire on me. Am I doing something wrong?
Should I stay with my husband even though I don’t love him anymore?
What should I do if I find myself increasingly drawn to my girlfriend’s sister? I’ve been dating a very good, kind, and godly young lady for about three months now, and in the process I’ve spent a lot of time getting to know her entire family. I didn’t anticipate that I would end up feeling …
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 should I respond when my child tells me that my ex-spouse has been making some very critical and unkind statements about me? What’s the wisest way to handle this situation?
What should I do about an adulterous affair that my spouse had immediately prior to being deployed overseas by the military? He left recently for an extended tour of duty. Just before his departure I found out that he’s been involved with another woman. It’s difficult to communicate with him now that he’s overseas. How …
Is it wrong of me – especially in a family setting – to keep silent when others want me to converse? I’m an introverted person, and there are times when I just don’t feel like talking. My spouse understands, but my kids get upset. Can’t I just be quiet if I want to?
How can I get my spouse to forgive me for the ways I’ve hurt her over the past couple of years? She’s withdrawn from me emotionally, and I’m not sure how to convince her I’ve changed. Where do I begin to address this problem?
What can I do to support my husband now that he’s lost his job? He’s been unemployed for three months, and though he’s searched long and hard he still can’t find a new position. Meanwhile, he’s becoming bored and depressed, and I can tell that he’s beginning to feel worthless. How do I come alongside …
Is it normal for a man who has been deeply involved with sexually explicit material to have no desire for marital intimacy?
Can you help me and my spouse learn how to control our arguments so that they don’t become overheated? Usually we are pretty good at having constructive disagreements, but sometimes things have gotten out of hand. What can we do to keep a lid on things?
As a married person, is it okay to chat online or send private messages to Facebook members of the opposite sex?
