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Spiritual Issues (Respond to this section)

I would like to deepen myself spiritually but I have not done anything about it. I really do not know how to start. I am active in church, but honestly do not feel it offers much of value to me. I would appreciate any suggestions. KF (from file)

 

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Sexual Issues (Respond to this section)

I feel like the sexual side of my marriage is dead. We have "mercy sex" but I have difficulty sometimes getting aroused at that kind of sex. We're both near retirement but I don't want to retire from my love life. TC (from file)

 

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Work Issues (Respond to this section)

I recently had a conversation with my boss in which I told him I was heavily committed to my family and church. About a month later, I was passed over for a promotion and I can't help but think there is a connection. To me the lesson is, don't talk about personal stuff at work! KJ (from file)

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Marriage Issues (Respond to this section)

My wife is the world's greatest critic--especially of me. I don't handle that well and we frequently wind up in arguments. I heard a minister say the Christian thing to do is to simply listen and not respond. How can you do that? It hurts--and she doesn't seem to care. Do others feel this way? LV (from file)

 

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Children Issues (Respond to this section)

My kids are grown and it is payback time, I guess. I did not spend a lot of time with them when they were coming up and now they seem too busy with their own lives to spend much time with my wife and me. I drop hints but no luck so far. There will likely be grandchildren soon and I don't want to miss out on that. GH (from file)

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Money Issues (Respond to this section)

Hey guys -- it is great to have this forum to kick things around.  I have always thought there is a certain breed of guy who treats money just like money length -- "Look at me!  Mine's bigger than yours!"  When -- in truth -- past a certain (relatively minimal) point, it doesn't matter.

 

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Other (Respond to this section)

Do you have any special advice for gay men? KM (from file)

 

 

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