Being married, can I have guy friends?
My husband and I both have close friendships with members of the opposite sex. We often hear warnings that this can be dangerous to a marriage. While I understand the need for emotional fidelity and the importance of guarding against unnecessary temptations in my marriage, we trust each other completely, and we feel that these friendships are very...... >Read More
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How do I build a spiritual family when my spouse isn't interested?
I want to build my family on God's principles, but my spouse has very little interest in spiritual things. What do I do?
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Dave: Donalyn and I sympathize with you, and the challenge that your circumstance brings. The complexities you face as you try to influence your family will be difficult, but the impact of your life really can... >Read More
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How do I protect my kids from dangers on the Internet?
It's a different world than the one I grew up in. How can we protect our children from the dangers of the Internet?
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Dave: Well you're right, the world has certainly changed in the past 10 years, and the whole element of the Internet has added complexities that parents have never had to deal with before. But our approach to... >Read More
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Our teenage daughter just told us that she's pregnant
Our teenage daughter just told us that she's pregnant. Our hearts are broken. How can we show her that we still love her and give her the support she needs when we are so disappointed?
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Dave: Well, what initially strikes me is that the focus seems to be on the parents' disappointment. While it's understandable that you are seriously...... >Read More
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My husband checks out other women
I often notice my husband checking out other women. When I confront him about it, he says that there’s nothing wrong with looking, and he has no intention to do anything more. Am I right to be concerned, or am I overreacting?
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Dave: Early in our marriage, it came as a real surprise to me to discover that I could... >Read More
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Help, the passion is gone!
Sometimes it feels like my husband and I are more like roommates than lovers. We still get along fine, but the sizzle has disappeared from our relationship. How do we get out of this rut?
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Donalyn: Well first of all, we've been there a number of times. The worst of these periods of disconnection was dissimilar to what you have... >Read More
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We've Lost our Passion
Question: Sometimes it feels like my husband and I are more like roommates than lovers. We still get along fine, but the sizzle has disappeared from our relationship. How do we get out of this rut?
Donalyn: Well first of all, we've been there a number of times. The worst of these periods of disconnection was dissimilar to what you... >Read More
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Concerned About What Your Kids See on TV?
"I'm really concerned about some of the things my kids are seeing... >more
My Teenager Wants to Date
Help! My 15-year-old daughter just asked for permission to go on her... >more
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