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Help! My Spouse Doesn't Like to Deal with Conflict!

April 7, 2020 — Chris Grace, Alisa Grace

What is the best thing to do when your spouse doesn't want to talk about your conflicts or their feelings or thoughts about it. What if they just want to run away and ignore it as if there is no conflict at all?

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Should You Date A Man Who Struggles With Porn?

March 17, 2020 — Chris Grace

I have been dating a Christian guy for six months now. He recently told me that he has struggled with porn for 14 years. He is 28 and watches porn a few times a week. He wants me to forgive/extend grace to him while he is working on overcoming his addiction. Is it good or healthy for me to stay in a relationship with someone who is struggling with porn?

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Is It Okay to Hide Money From My Spouse?

March 3, 2020 — Alisa Grace

My husband and I have separate bank accounts. He knows how much money I make, but I recently earned a raise. I am conflicted about whether or not to mention it to him. I am afraid if I tell him he will think of it as, "Ok, now we can buy something." I think we should save for a rainy day!

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Why Do We Place People in the “Friend Zone"?

February 18, 2020 — Chris Grace, Tim Muehlhoff

Why do people automatically assign people to zones like the “friend zone”? Why do we sometimes change the zones we put them in?

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Can You Be Friends with Your Ex?

February 4, 2020 — Chris Grace

Do you think it is possible for two people to stay friends after a romantic relationship has ended between them? If so, what does a healthy friendship look like?

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Should A Man Treat A Girlfriend Like A Wife?

January 21, 2020 — Chris Grace

Suppose two people are dating in which there is a mutual commitment before God for marriage in the future. Is it wrong for a man to treat her with the same love and care that he would his wife while only dating?

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How Can I Avoid Emotional Affairs In My Marriage?

January 7, 2020 — Aundrea Paxton

How can I avoid emotional affairs in my marriage? I've been told that is something to watch for as a young married.

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Am I Being Manipulated?

December 10, 2019 — Willa Williams

I am in friendships that I am worried might be manipulative. What are some ways that I can recognize manipulation within friendships or relationships?

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Should We Date Even Though I'm Not Attracted?

November 26, 2019 — Alisa Grace

Should I ever date someone that I know I’m not attracted to? I’m worried that it may set the other person up for heartbreak if I do.

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Trick or Treat? Do We Participate or Not?

October 29, 2019 — Tim Muehlhoff

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?

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