Ask the Expert
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Reconciling After A Fight: How Do I Do That?
Dear CMR,
This is a two-part question: My friend and I got into an interesting discussion the other day about Halloween and whether Christians should engage or not. Things got heated and we ended angry with each other and frustrated at the conversation. First, can you give some advice on how we might reconcile after the blowup? Second, can you share thoughts about Halloween and how Christians should or should not engage?
Signed, Slightly Spooked.
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Reconciling on Halloween: What Should We Do?
Dear CMR,
This is a two-part question: My friend and I got into an interesting discussion the other day about Halloween and whether Christians should engage or not. Things got heated and we ended angry with each other and frustrated at the conversation. First, can you give some advice on how we might reconcile after the blowup? Second, can you share thoughts about Halloween and how Christians should or should not engage?
Signed, Slightly Spooked.
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Is Satan Behind Every Corner?
Dear CMR:
My wife and I just recently started going to a church that focuses on spiritual warfare more than we are accustomed to. They suggest that our relationship is under constant spiritual attack but we aren’t sure what to think about that. Can you help?
Signed, Suspicious Saint
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Spiritual Warfare In Relationships? What Is That?
Dear CMR,
My wife and I have been enjoying our marriage but occasionally find ourselves in arguments or feeling divided for unexplained reasons. Some friends have suggested praying against spiritual oppression. That sounds scary. Can you add some input?"
Signed, Spiritually Wary
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Help! I Feel Abandoned In My Own Marriage!
Dear CMR,
My husband and I have been married for 30+ years. He suffers from depression and takes medication. Here is my question: We have not been intimate in 5 years, and while he pursues going to the doctor for his physical and mental health, he does not pursue finding out why he has no desire for sex or intimacy. What can I do? I feel abandoned.
Signed, Feeling Abandoned
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We Are Already Married! Why Go To Marriage Counseling?
Dear CMR,
My wife and I have been happily married for four years now and have been encouraged to attend marriage retreats or counseling. We don't have any big issues going on, so what is the point of going to counseling or on a retreat?
Happy Husband
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Are They Emotionally Dependent? Are You?
Dear CMR,
How do I recognize emotional dependency? I am curious where the ine is drawn from depending on someone for support and where that goes too far. How do I deal with someone who might be emotionally dependent?
Signed, Lean On Me
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How Do I Recognize Manipulation in Relationships?
Dear CMR,
"I am in friendships that I am worried might be manipulative. What are some ways that I can recognize manipulation within friendships or relationships?"
Signed,
Curious and Questioning