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Financially Irresponsible Spouse

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 …

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Help for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

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?

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Husband Frustrated Over Wife’s Lack of Interest in Sex

Why do I have to beg my wife anytime I want to enjoy sex with her?

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Joint or Separate Checking Accounts in Marriage

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?

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Married Daughter Is Disrespectful to Husband

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 …

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Oral and Anal Sex: Biblical Guidelines for Intimacy in Marriage

How can I tell what’s appropriate in my sexual relationship with my spouse? Are oral and anal sex OK?

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Preparing Financially for Marriage

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?

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Restoring a Marriage After Infidelity

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 …

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Social Media Accounts and Passwords: Best Practices for Married Couples

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, …

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Stay-at-Home Mom Wants to Make Life Easier for Husband

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?

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Tips for Developing Relationship With Stepchild

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 …

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Wife Doesn’t Get along With Husband’s Friends

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.

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Young Adult’s Parents Disapprove of Romantic Relationships

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 …

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Cross-Dressing Man Wants to Understand His Own Behavior

What do you think about transvestism?

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Struggling With Same-Sex Attractions

Is there any way I can overcome my life-long struggle with same-sex attraction? I’ve tried to resist, but it seems inevitable that I will eventually act on these feelings. What should I do?

Can Christian symbols be used to celebrate holidays in public places?

I just heard that because of the “separation of church and state,” my city government will no longer use any “Christian” decorations on government property in¬†celebration of various holidays. Can¬†holidays like Christmas¬†or even¬†Independence Day¬†be celebrated in the public square with Christian symbols?

Do I need a credit card to order by phone?

Do I need a credit card to order by phone?

Does Focus on the Family work with any associate organizations internationally?

Is Focus on the Family associated with any affiliate organizations internationally?

How do I contact my local, state and federal representatives?

How do I contact my local, state, and federal representatives?

Is Focus hosting any conferences in the near future?

Is Focus hosting any conferences or retreats in the near future?

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