Is it normal for a man who has been deeply involved with sexually explicit material to have no desire for marital intimacy?
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Can you help me and my spouse learn how to control our arguments so that they don’t become overheated? Usually we are pretty good at having constructive disagreements, but sometimes things have gotten out of hand. What can we do to keep a lid on things?
As a married person, is it okay to chat online or send private messages to Facebook members of the opposite sex?
How can I prevent memories of childhood sexual trauma from having a negative impact on my relationship with my spouse? I was abused a long time ago and though it wasn’t easy, I’ve forgiven the people who violated me. But after twelve years of marriage I still can’t enjoy sex with my husband without feeling …
Do you have any advice for a woman whose husband is on the verge of getting out of jail? My spouse has been serving a three-year sentence and is scheduled to come home next month. I’m eager to have him back and resume a normal relationship, but at the same time I can’t help feeling …
How can we restore trust to our relationship?
How can I tell if my involvement with social media – Facebook, Twitter, etc. – is detrimental to my marriage? I don’t think this is the case at present, but I don’t want to be taken by surprise either. Do you have any words of wisdom for me?
As a new step-parent, is it appropriate for me to discipline my step-children? I recently married a fantastic man who has two teenagers. These kids have had little or no discipline or structure for at least four years (since their mom and dad got divorced). They refuse to do any chores – like cleaning their …
Are arguments and disagreements a sign of a bad marriage? I’m newly married and have been surprised and disturbed by the amount of conflict we’ve experienced in our relationship. This rarely happened when we were dating. Is something wrong?
Why does my husband have such a low libido and so little interest in a healthy sex life? Our situation doesn’t seem to fit the typical reports I hear about sexual problems in marriage — usually it’s the man complaining about his wife’s lack of sexual desire. We’ve gone years without sex!
When so many marital relationships end in divorce, why should I even bother tying the knot? It’s hard to avoid the conclusion that the institution of matrimony has outlived its usefulness and doesn’t mean much these days. Can you say anything to convince me otherwise?
Do you have any advice for a parent of a pre-teen who’s trying to gear up for “the talk” about sexuality and “the facts of life?” It’s time we got around to discussing puberty and sex, but I’m worried the conversation will be awkward. Can you help me?
How can I reduce the risk that my teen will become sexually active? I’m aware that sexual encounters among high school students are more common today than at any time in the past, and I’m anxious to help my son avoid serious mistakes in this area. What can I do to raise up a “hedge …
How can I help my daughter get ready for the physical, emotional and psychological changes that adolescence brings?
How can we help our adolescent avoid the pitfalls of alcohol and drug and premarital sexual activity? What’s the best way to make him aware of the risks?
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Do you have a review of the movie Twilight or of the Twilight books by Stephenie Meyer?
We would like to convert our pregnancy resource center (PRC) into a medical clinic. Does Focus have suggestions or referrals for helping us make that change?
I would like to reprint something I saw in a Focus publication. How do I request permission to reprint an article, or adapt other Focus on the Family material?
Is lodging available at Focus on the Family?