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I'm living like a tenant in my own house and I hate it!

Q.   hi everyone! i've known my husband for 6 years and have been married to him for 3 years. when i first met him he had just moved in with his friend and there was no problem with that as we ...

A.   20 September 2009: Your husband does not seem to care about what you think about this and I think this is Important! I do not know what he would say if you said: it is either them or me.. I hate to see you be put in a possition as to have to leave your own home .. ... (read in full...)

I discovered he is married!

Q.   He told me he was divorced. I just found his myspace page. And his wife's myspace page. both updated within the past week. both listed as married. i am sick and angry. really angry. i suspected. do i confront him? i haven't heard from h...

A.   20 September 2009: I know how angry, hurt, and frustrated you feel.. But it is not over for him.. The more you ignore him (the situation) and go on with your own life - the more he will be dealt with, as well.. ... (read in full...)

Help me...I don't want to end up an old spinster!!

Q.   Ok. This is really hard for me. I am 28, and I have never had a serious relationship. I have had two boyfriends, neither of which was a sexual relationship. I live at home due to the fact that I am studying for a postgraduate degree, so canno...

A.   20 September 2009: You are channeling your energies in the right direction. You would never date someone just for the sake of it .. Sounds like you are headed straight for marriage.. In your lonely times do you have just enough time to join one or two of the online ... (read in full...)

What should I send the girl online that I like? I was thinking flowers or a stuffed animal..

Q.   I met this girl online and we have been chatting for almost a year now. I really care about her and I want to do something special for her. She lives about half an hour away and we have been planning to meet, but I want to do something before we do. ...

A.   20 September 2009: I don't like stuffed animals. And she doesn't seem to care for flowers.. How about going to Macys costume jewelry counter.. There would be earrings (if she doesn't have pierced ears - you could get clip-ons) .. or a neclace with her initial on it .. ... (read in full...)

Suggestive text messaging...is it an affair?

Q.   My husband has a female friend whom he often goes out runing with. They have been exchanging dirty texts and jokes for the past year which I have expressed my disatisafction over however my husband continues to send and receive such texts. Rece...

A.   20 September 2009: Don't worry about her.. Your husband is responsible to you - because he is Your husband.. I have known of married couples who take long walks together .. seems to bring romance and togetherness into their relationship... Could you take her place? ... (read in full...)

Help me...I don't want to end up an old spinster!!

Q.   Ok. This is really hard for me. I am 28, and I have never had a serious relationship. I have had two boyfriends, neither of which was a sexual relationship. I live at home due to the fact that I am studying for a postgraduate degree, so canno...

A.   20 September 2009: Well you are really on the right track - striving to be self-supporting after your schooling.. Not to worry .. when it happens it might be really fast.. You may meet someone and then get married right away .. I realize it is harder to be comfortable ... (read in full...)

Any ways to do oral sex without gagging?

Q.   Hi, My boyfriend he really enjoys blow jobs but he is wanting to cum in mouth and I'm worried about if theres a way to do it without gagging. The taste doesn't bother me but theres so much. How do i keep up? ...

A.   19 September 2009: You do not need to keep it up.. Making love is for marriage - and I even think that God has meant it for vaginal .. ... (read in full...)

I discovered he is married!

Q.   He told me he was divorced. I just found his myspace page. And his wife's myspace page. both updated within the past week. both listed as married. i am sick and angry. really angry. i suspected. do i confront him? i haven't heard from h...

A.   19 September 2009: Did you care for him more than you did the other two men? Hard as it may be, you could apologize to the other two men, and telling them what had happened.. If there would be one of them that you are attracted to enough to see future marriage.. then ... (read in full...)

Suggestive text messaging...is it an affair?

Q.   My husband has a female friend whom he often goes out runing with. They have been exchanging dirty texts and jokes for the past year which I have expressed my disatisafction over however my husband continues to send and receive such texts. Rece...

A.   19 September 2009: Suggestive innuendos can lead to other things.. I always think that wives should have plans for a means of having their own income, in case the marriage ends.. It seems that if a woman has the potential of being self supporting, it is easier for her ... (read in full...)

I discovered he is married!

Q.   He told me he was divorced. I just found his myspace page. And his wife's myspace page. both updated within the past week. both listed as married. i am sick and angry. really angry. i suspected. do i confront him? i haven't heard from h...

A.   19 September 2009: He deceived you, not telling you he was married .. It is an easy trap to fall into .. married men appear to be more well rounded, confident, sweeter, and with more personality .. ... (read in full...)

Problems with my wife's daughter (from a previous relationship)

Q.   I'm 42, and re-married since my wife left me for another man 5 and a half-years ago. I'm 42, my wife's 43. Recently, I've been having trouble with my wife's daughter from a previous relationship - she's been trying everything to get my attention...

A.   19 September 2009: Thank you for your inner strength in this matter.. It is also troubling that your wife has not shown more of a willingness to help you in this.. Your step daughter is 20 years old. Is she working a job? I know she has a problem - but it would seem ... (read in full...)

What do you think he's up to? It seems like he can't let go...

Q.   Okay, so I know this is long, and I'm sorry, but I really want to hear some advice regarding this confusing situation! My bf broke up with me around 2 weeks ago, saying he can't see a future with us and that he still wants to be friends. I was ...

A.   19 September 2009: The way that he has been acting - seems to be proof that you have been doing the right thing by going on with your life - and not letting it get you down.. Now he is questioning himself.. He broke up with you, I would think that it is up to him to ... (read in full...)

Considering a divorce here...what do you all think?

Q.   Immediate problem: my husband went away to a beer festival over the weekend with 5 other single guys when I specifically told him it made me uncomfortable and I didn't want him to go. The reason why this is a bigger issue than it would be normally...

A.   19 September 2009: It is true, marriage can be hard enough - withou being long distance ..i.e. living in two countries.. If the relationship between you and your husband is so hurtful, that you would wish to divorce - Prepare in your mind about your future first..If ... (read in full...)

Still low after his affair. I don't know how to get over it!

Q.   hi all really need bit of advice. i have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for almost 7 years we have a beautiful 4 year old child together, we live together and have alot of commitments. thing is, about 18 months ago i found out he was...

A.   18 September 2009: Anonymous; Philippians 4:8 - God's word teaches us: Whatever things are true, what ever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virt... (read in full...)

Should I finally just give up and realize that we are never going to be more than just friends?

Q.   So, there is this guy in my life who I've had a crush on (on and off) for about four years. We have both dated other people during these four years yet there has always been something between us that is more than just friends. Some people call...

A.   18 September 2009: I don't think it is good when people get into relationships to cover their feelings for someone else.. All you can do is to ask him if he is serious about his current relationship. You don't want others' to be hurt while you are trying to find your ... (read in full...)

I discovered he is married!

Q.   He told me he was divorced. I just found his myspace page. And his wife's myspace page. both updated within the past week. both listed as married. i am sick and angry. really angry. i suspected. do i confront him? i haven't heard from h...

A.   18 September 2009: I don't know how long you have known him - or to what extent.. It sounds as if you have known him long enough to have feelings for him.. Although men do not seem to care for emailing - I think email is a good way to find out about a person before ... (read in full...)

I discovered he is married!

Q.   He told me he was divorced. I just found his myspace page. And his wife's myspace page. both updated within the past week. both listed as married. i am sick and angry. really angry. i suspected. do i confront him? i haven't heard from h...

A.   18 September 2009: Always good advice to just walk away from a situation like this .. You have asked him - and no response. You may not have heard the last of him.. But should you keep any room in your heart for a man who is married - or separated, you will loose - ... (read in full...)

How do I show him he needs to work for our relationship?

Q.   WHAT CAN I DO BOUT THIS**LONG ONE**? I'm in a long distance relationship with a really nice dude. When we are face to face we get along extremelly well.Now that we're apart from each other we communicate through IM,email,text,calls. A few weeks ag...

A.   18 September 2009: Women can be a lot more romantic and emotional than men.. Also with studying, he is probably preocupied and may feel additional responsibility at this time.. Seems like the only way a man and a woman can come close to fulfillment together with one ... (read in full...)

Should I stay on this committee or go? My ex is causing me problems.

Q.   Hoping people can help. I am on a board of directors. I am the only woman and my ex is on there. He was the one who ended it and wanted no contact but it seems to me he picks his words to wound. He will often repeat back expressions I have used and ...

A.   18 September 2009: I have no idea why it is when someone dumps someone - that they are Still Not Satisfied.. Yes he is trying to get to you, and hurt you even more than he already has.. He wishes to then tell You to be civil.. The bottom line is: If you wish to stay ... (read in full...)

I love her but am no longer IN LOVE with her

Q.   Hello, I am no longer in love with my common-law wife. She had a one night stand with someone early in our relationship during an agreed 10 day "break", and also slept with her ex a couple of times. (Although, I must admit, she left that ex for...

A.   17 September 2009: It doesn't seem like the two of you have ever had a love trust relationship with each other - at the same time in your relationship.. First, you are in the relationship - and she is cheating - Then she is trying to make it work, and you are ... (read in full...)

I have decided an abortion is the right thing for me, but I'm worried what my boyfriend's family will do when they find out!

Q.   I found out I was pregnant about two weeks ago. I am now about seven weeks pregnant. During these two weeks I have been forced to face some tough desicions. I am fifteen and my boyfriend is sixteen. At first my boyfriend was supportive, but ...

A.   16 September 2009: Please, may I have an update.. ... (read in full...)

I don't want an abortion but I don't want to risk my sisters health!

Q.   I'm 19 years old and 6 weeks pregnant. My uni course starts in 2 weeks where i will be studying Law. So my boyfriend of a year has me all focused on having an abortion, when it will break my heart to do so, and even worse my family has a history of ...

A.   16 September 2009: Anonymous; There are only Two people in this relationship: Yourself and your Baby.. Please Please do not have an abortion.. The baby is from God - and coming through your body. The heart cell was there from conception.. Have your baby. I promise ... (read in full...)

Should I tell this new guy about the abortion I'm about to get?

Q.   A little over a month ago, I had a one night stand. Unfortunately, I did not use correct judgment and we used the withdrawal method. As it turns out, I can attest it is not as effective as I'd hoped to believe. An Abortion has been scheduled for ...

A.   16 September 2009: Seekeretta; In life, we have to go by priorities. Have your baby.. In time, everything else will fall into place.. ... (read in full...)

Should I tell this new guy about the abortion I'm about to get?

Q.   A little over a month ago, I had a one night stand. Unfortunately, I did not use correct judgment and we used the withdrawal method. As it turns out, I can attest it is not as effective as I'd hoped to believe. An Abortion has been scheduled for ...

A.   16 September 2009: Please I am Begging you .. Please do not have an abortion.. The baby is from God - and coming into the world through you.. From the time of conception, the heart cell is there .. It is a human life.. Please follow through and have this baby .. Men ... (read in full...)

Woman like bad boys??

Q.   Hi. I was wondering about all the myths out there about women love a "bad boy" or a "jerk." Can this possibly be true over someone who is down to earth and nice instead of cocky and rude?...

A.   15 September 2009: Personally .. I love a man who is Sweet, considerate, intelligent, humorous, Godly principles, nice looking, clean cut ........... (have been divorced for 24 years, ha)... (read in full...)

Pregnant, cheated on b/f and now not sure who is the father

Q.   Hi , im a pregnant teen and like most teen moms out there , i have many problems with my boyfriend. The main problem is , we dont know for sure if he's the father. I admit i cheated on him and i own up to what i did , but we both find it hard to ...

A.   15 September 2009: Mercy 17.. Thank you for the update.. And I am so grateful that you are going forward in your life in a responsible and positive manner .. and to not let those who have used your question, as an excuse to spill out their self righteousness and anger ... (read in full...)

Pregnant, cheated on b/f and now not sure who is the father

Q.   Hi , im a pregnant teen and like most teen moms out there , i have many problems with my boyfriend. The main problem is , we dont know for sure if he's the father. I admit i cheated on him and i own up to what i did , but we both find it hard to ...

A.   14 September 2009: At another time, you will probably want to get a test done so that you will know exactly who the father of your baby is.. If it doesn't come up before then, the child will probably want to know later.. Since you are an unwed mother to be, do w... (read in full...)

Should I break up with my fiancee before I go to Iraq?

Q.   so i suppose i'm here because im just at the end of my rope. i recently got out of boot camp and just got notice that i am going to iraq next week on tuesday. and i am aware i will be a different person if i make it back home . so i want to know, ...

A.   14 September 2009: Love for your country... Love for your fiancee. No, don't break it off with her. Have a talk with her and tell her it would be her decision.. Not all relationships have this test - before marriage.. When you return, if she is still waiting for you ... (read in full...)

I do not understand how a man can live with you and still never notice anything you do that makes you look nice.

Q.   I do not understand how a man can live with you and still never notice anything you do that makes you look nice. My b/f never compliments me on how I look. If I get my hair cut. He never says a word. If I come home with a new colour. Nothing. I can ...

A.   14 September 2009: As you have said, he acted terribly interested in his other girlfriend's change in hairstyles.. May I ask about your body .. Are you of average weight? With the sex issue and failure to notice you, he is sounding indifferent.. May I have a little ... (read in full...)

Could my daughter be lying that she is a virgin?

Q.   My daughter has just turned 17 and she says that she is still a virgin. I believe her because when she gose places she calls me every five minutes, but my cousins all believe that she has had sex. I think that she has not because she dose not go to ...

A.   14 September 2009: Embrace you daughter .. drawing closer to her .. If you do not shake off the negative influence of the family members - it will hinder and hurt your daughter in the spirit .. ... (read in full...)

I'm in love with a married man...HELP!

Q.   I started interning for this company about a year ago. That's were I met him. He was my boss and a solid 18 years older than I am. There was no immediate attraction. I knew he was married and the thought of us being together never ever evvvverr ...

A.   13 September 2009: Being in love with a married man is the world's biggest trap for a single woman .. They can be more rounded, confident, sweeter, Considerate than any single man that others would tell you to try to seek - out there. He is using you to enrich Hi... (read in full...)

I"m in love with my wife's sister...I want to marry her!

Q.   i am and have been overwhelmingly in love with my sister in-law (my wife's sister). first u must understand my wife and i are not in love with each other and haven't slept or been intimate with each other for a least 10 years. i had a few chances ...

A.   13 September 2009: I cannot imagine two people being married, and not making love for ten years.. Are you sure this is true.. Marriage is about intimacy. You are in a marriage Under God. You had better start having communication with your wife and find out her ... (read in full...)

Husband cheated, don't want to stay but don't want to destroy our family

Q.   I've been married for almost three years now my husband has put me down and called me names our whole relationship I left him july of last year for cheating on me but I came back cause I found out I was pregnant I thought that things would change ...

A.   13 September 2009: It sounds to me like there are only Two people in this relationship. Treasure the time that you have with your daughter at this young age, when many women must go to work and put their babies in a daycare. Try to further your education if you do ... (read in full...)

Could my daughter be lying that she is a virgin?

Q.   My daughter has just turned 17 and she says that she is still a virgin. I believe her because when she gose places she calls me every five minutes, but my cousins all believe that she has had sex. I think that she has not because she dose not go to ...

A.   13 September 2009: Maybe you should take the time that you are spending with your cousins - and bring yourself closer to your daughter.. If she has had sex there is nothing you can do about it .. But I think you should take this negative destruction of your daughter ... (read in full...)

Am I making a decision based on rationality or am I just fed up?

Q.   I have been with my boyfriend for 2 years now. We live together in my home and have children from previous relationships. He is still married and trying to get custody of his children. The children live here 1 week and at their mother's for another ...

A.   13 September 2009: Maybe I will be putting things into my answer that were not called for.. But if this man is still married - is he just using you? He has a pretty safe sanctuary living in your home. Is he helping out financially? He is agressive with disciplining ... (read in full...)

Is he shy or am I kidding myself?

Q.   Ok well i'll start from the beginning, I've just been in Greece for 2 weeks, went with a male friend who used to be my boyfriend. I went with him because we get on well and wanted to see if we could get back together. Over the course of the holiday ...

A.   11 September 2009: You had already booked the holiday, and otherwise would have lost the money .. Then simplified, you can tell your Greek man that you and your travel companion were just friends .. Then if he asks further, you can tell him about the trip being ... (read in full...)

Why didn't he open up to me when I opened up to him?

Q.   Ok so I was in a relationship for 3 years with this guy who would always cheat and I would always forgive him. Finally I had enough when we moved to another state. I started seeing this guy(Guy1)behind his back so we broke up. This guy turned out to ...

A.   11 September 2009: Forget my last answer - Anonymous.. I became confused between your ex and Guy 1.. Anyway having a baby with your ex, makes a difference.. ... (read in full...)

Why didn't he open up to me when I opened up to him?

Q.   Ok so I was in a relationship for 3 years with this guy who would always cheat and I would always forgive him. Finally I had enough when we moved to another state. I started seeing this guy(Guy1)behind his back so we broke up. This guy turned out to ...

A.   11 September 2009: Anonymous; You seem to be attracting the wrong men.. You have said Guy 1 was a jerk.. And Guy 2 has said hurtful things to you and did not want to be with you.. Then you go back to Guy 1 because Guy 2 rejected you. Your biggest problem seems to... (read in full...)

Is he shy or am I kidding myself?

Q.   Ok well i'll start from the beginning, I've just been in Greece for 2 weeks, went with a male friend who used to be my boyfriend. I went with him because we get on well and wanted to see if we could get back together. Over the course of the holiday ...

A.   10 September 2009: Absolutely .. sounds like he has been weeded out, so to speak.. ha Just go ahead and call the Greek man.. I hope he is free, for you. ... (read in full...)

Is he shy or am I kidding myself?

Q.   Ok well i'll start from the beginning, I've just been in Greece for 2 weeks, went with a male friend who used to be my boyfriend. I went with him because we get on well and wanted to see if we could get back together. Over the course of the holiday ...

A.   10 September 2009: Anonymous; I hope you are sure the the Greek man is "the one" - because otherwise, you have made a mistake - Or maybe it has shown you that you weren't in love with your exboyfriend after all? At any rate, you will have to telephone the Gree... (read in full...)

I love her but am no longer IN LOVE with her

Q.   Hello, I am no longer in love with my common-law wife. She had a one night stand with someone early in our relationship during an agreed 10 day "break", and also slept with her ex a couple of times. (Although, I must admit, she left that ex for...

A.   30 August 2009: It sounds to me, that your relationship was never based on love .. just using .. Marriage would have created more of a bond.. It is not likely that you can clear the slate, so to speak - by picking up with a newer model.. Since the woman you are ... (read in full...)

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