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Some questions are written from a wife's perspective, and others from a husband's. Since these struggles run both ways, the answers apply equally to both men and women.

Marriage

Question 1: I would like to talk more openly with my husband about things we disagree about, but he does all he can to avoid such conversations. And even when I find a way to share my concerns with him, he rarely says anything in response. How can we learn to talk to each other? Answer

Question 2: My wife and I do not handle conflict well. We become defensive, blurt out a few sharp words, and then clam up for a day or so. We are becoming more and more superficial with each other, and we're setting a terrible example for our children. What should I do? Answer

Divorce

Question 3: I just discovered that my husband has been unfaithful. He says he is sorry and wants to stay together, but I am so hurt I don't think I can ever forgive him. My family is encouraging me to get a divorce, but I am afraid of how that will affect our children. What should I do? Answer

Question 4: My wife says she wants a divorce. I've done everything I can think of to persuade her to stay, but she is determined to leave. What can I do to save my marriage? Answer

Abuse

Question 5: My husband is both verbally and physically abusive. Some friends say I should just forgive and submit. Others say I should get out. What does the Bible say I should do? Answer

Question 6: My father abused me as a child. Although I've never discussed it with him, I think I've been able to forgive him. My mother doesn't know about any of this. Should I still try to talk with him about this, or should I just let it go? Answer

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Children

Question 7: My children are far better at causing conflict than they are at resolving it. I've corrected and lectured them until I'm blue in the face. Is there anything I can do to help them learn to be peacemakers? Answer

Question 8: The major source of conflict between my wife and me is disagreement on how to raise our children. Discipline, education, clothes, spending; you name it, we've fought over it. What can we do to end our constant disagreements and give our children a better model of resolving conflict? Answer

Blended Family

Question 9: I married a divorced man. He is wonderful, but his children are a constant source of conflict. They don't seem to respect me, and we often argue about them doing what I tell them. I'm worn out and feel guilty about the fact that I find myself dreaming about the day when they reach 18 and leave home. What should I do? Answer

Question 10: My wife's ex-husband is making our lives miserable. His support checks are often late, he sometimes fails to show up for visitation, and he refuses to cooperate with us on important issues related to the children's education. Is there anything we can do besides calling an attorney? Answer

Extended Family

Question 11: My mother and I have not gotten along in years. She is always trying to control me, even though I now have my own family. When we get together, we're both polite, but I can only take so much advice and criticism before I react angrily towards her. I really love my mother, but I hate being with her. Is there any hope for us? Answer

Question 12: Holidays are a frustrating and painful time for me. Whenever my family gets together, someone always brings up some unpleasant thing from the past or criticizes someone else, which usually leads to hurt feelings or a heated quarrel. Frankly, I dread getting together as a family. Is there some way that I could be a peacemaker in a situation like this? Answer