Posts Tagged ‘dating’
Is my boyfriend cheating on me or am I just being hormonal?
Question: Hi, I’m having trouble figuring out if I’m being paranoid, or if my soon-to-be husband is cheating on me. I’m 8 months pregnant. I had an episode of angina several days ago. My doctor said it was caused by excessive stress and it could happen again. Now my fiance is being careful with his…
Read MoreI’m not happy about my girlfriend’s past and I’m afraid it might happen again
Question: I have been with my girlfriend for about a year. We have known each other for about five years. I’m not happy about her past, and it scares me if she will ever do it again. She had a boyfriend for four years, but it wasn’t a really nice relationship. He treated her badly…
Read MoreI feel the Lord doesn’t want me to be happy because He has not sent me a wife
Question: I feel like the Lord does not want me to be happy because He has not sent me the right woman yet that I want to marry. I am already 34 years old and I have a very good job and a lot of good things going on. It just seems like women only…
Read MoreIs it OK to ask a girl for a date who is seeing someone else?
Question: Hi There was a discussion in which I’d like you to help out. Suppose one is interested in a certain lady who happens to be in a relationship with someone else. Is it OK to try to ‘displace’ the other gentleman? After all the two aren’t married, so technically she doesn’t ‘belong’ to him.…
Read MoreHow do I handle marrying a Hindu?
Question: I am a Christian, baptized when I was 16 years old. I used to live with my parents and I never used to eat anything offered to idols or entered temples. Four years later I thought food won’t hurt us nor would going to temples hurt our faith in God. The only thing I…
Read MoreI can’t find anyone to marry
Question: Dear Minister, I’ve prayed, I’ve fasted, but I don’t know what to do. I don’t feel like I can talk to anyone at church, so I need some help. I’m 31, I’m single and I have no children. I’m so frustrated because everyone I know is in relationships or they have kids. My unsaved…
Read MoreI love a Muslim man, but we won’t be seeing each other much. What do you think?
Question: Hi, I’m 20 years old and, though baptized as a Catholic and brought up as one. I have never really practiced it. Because of problems and issues while growing up, I lost faith and resented God. But that has changed and though not baptized as a Christian, I would like to consider myself as…
Read MoreMy long-time girlfriend told me she won’t be marrying me. What do I do?
Question: Hello Sir, I am 23. I met a girl about a year before we entered college. She was a believer, which was what attracted me to talk with her, as my dad was ungodly and my mom tried hard to bring me to Christ. Thus, I was never exposed to powerful messages or deeper…
Read MoreI lied about my virginity to keep my boyfriend. What do I do now?
Question: I have been in a relationship before, but it didn’t end well. My heart was broken from that moment. I felt miserable. But this nice Christian guy came into my life. He is very nice and he takes me to church. I started to know more and more about God. God healed all the…
Read MoreIs it bad that I left my boyfriend because we don’t believe the same things?
Question: Good day sir, I have this guilt that keeps haunting me. I started having pre-marital sex which eventually led to me getting pregnant. Because I come from a religious family, I decided to have an abortion so that I didn’t bring shame, disgrace, and pain to my family. I know it wasn’t the right…
Read MoreHow do I deal with my mother trying to break up me and my girlfriend?
Question: We recently moved in with my mom. She has been trying to break me and my girlfriend up by saying things to her behind my back. I’m trying to get an apartment, but I have to wait until a month and a half from now to get it. I tell my girlfriend to be…
Read MoreHow can I be a good friend to a guy that has lots of problems with drugs and drinking?
Question: Hi, So long story short, I was led into the life of a guy with a lot of problems (drugs and drinking). I got to know him as a friend and he expressed how much he would like to change. I started talking to him more and he attended church with me. He wasn’t perfect after…
Read MoreYour answer was complete, accurate, no holds barred real, and yet still encouraging
Question: In response to the 22-year-old guy with the 28-year-old girlfriend, I just want to say that I so love and appreciate the way you answered that gentlemen’s question. It was complete, accurate, no holds barred real, and yet still encouraging and God and Bible filled. I wanted to pass along this encouragement to the writer…
Read MoreHow do I assure my girlfriend that I’m the right man for her, despite what her prophet said?
Question: I’m a 28 years old guy who is dating a 22 years old girl, who just graduated with her bachelor’s degree. We have been dating for nine months. I’m a Christian. We don’t attend the same church. At the moment she is not getting along with me and she is considering terminating our relationship…
Read MoreI’m interested in a girl, but I don’t know if she is a Christian or not
Question: I do a lot of theatre in my area and a few months ago I did a show. During this show, I met a girl. She and I had to wait with each other for our cues in the same hallway during one song, so we talked a little there during rehearsals. On opening…
Read MoreWhat do I do? My boyfriend says he won’t give up sex
Question: I didn’t explore the website, but a particular question and answer on the site really are starting to plant a seed in my life. I understand that sex before marriage is wrong. I’ve sought an opinion on my situation from a lot of online sites and I never got a response. My boyfriend and…
Read MoreWhat Do You Do For Fun?
by Jim McGuiggan in The Irish Papers A young man tried to talk a young lady into sexual intercourse but she wouldn’t hear tell of it. Then he offered her booze she wouldn’t touch. A little later he wanted to share some marijuana with her but she turned that down, too. By this time he was…
Read MoreI want to marry a godly man, but I seem far from it
Question: Hello and praise the Lord! I normally don’t do this but I am in need of help. First I am a born-again believer and have been living for God for over a decade. My issue is this: I gave my life to Christ early twenties and from that point on I vowed to save…
Read MoreDid I make a mistake telling him I am not letting him go?
Question: Hi! I have a huge problem, I am dating a guy with a kid. He doesn’t live with the kid; he says he has issues with the mom. At first, I didn’t mind dating him, but now it’s bothering me a lot. He goes to see the baby and sleeps in the same room…
Read MoreMy mother threatens not to attend my wedding if I marry my Catholic boyfriend
Question: Hi, I am a 20-year-old daughter and student, currently living with my mother. I have a brother whose age isn’t far different than mine. My parents divorced when we were little, and my mother gained custody of both of us. We’ve been living together since. She is a proud mother with a good constant…
Read MoreIs it wrong for my boyfriend to stay in my room while having financial trouble?
Question: I’m in a serious relationship. My man is having some financial and accommodation issues. My parents and I decided to assist him until he can stand on his feet. We brought him in to stay with us. We sleep in the same room, but we are not having sex. I want to know if…
Read MoreIs it proper for my boyfriend to flirt with other women?
Question: I read one of the answers you gave a girl about kissing her old boyfriend while she was dating another guy, and she felt guilty about it. You said they were not married so it was OK. If my boyfriend and I have an understanding that we’re not going to date anyone else, and there…
Read MoreMy girlfriend and I broke up because I don’t believe as she does
Question: My girlfriend is a strong Christian and whereas I am a Christian, I don’t exactly share the same beliefs as her. We recently broke up after three years because her parents wouldn’t allow it. I respect her beliefs, and I have been willing to hear more about it, but I know it would obviously…
Read MoreShould my friend marry a girl who flirts with other men?
Question: Dear Minister, I really appreciate your website and the time you put in to answer all these questions. I have a friend who shared this dilemma with me. I wanted to get your opinion about it. My friend is in a long-distance relationship with this girl who is a praise and worship leader in…
Read MoreShould I admit I lied about seeing another guy while with my boyfriend?
Question: I was only dating the guy I am engaged to now and had developed feelings for another guy I met in college. I could never pinpoint the reason why we met, but he liked me too, even though I was (and still am) madly in love with my boyfriend. The college guy and I…
Read MoreDo I need to tell future boyfriends that I sinned sexually in the past?
Question: Hi, I am 29 years old. I came to know Jesus when I was 15. I have waited almost half of my life to have a boyfriend because I don’t want to miss God’s plan for my life. However, I met a guy who has a different faith, and we had been together for…
Read MoreShould we break up so my boyfriend’s parents don’t think he converts because of me?
Question: Hi, I just came across your website and you had really good advice especially about relationships. I hope you can give me some advice on my problem. I met my boyfriend during university life three years ago and during that time he wasn’t a Christian. I knew it was wrong for me to even…
Read MoreWe just can’t agree about religion and the wedding is at the end of the year
Question: Hello, I am in a relationship. We are planning to get married. The greatest hurdle we have is that my boyfriend is Catholic. Though I was raised Catholic, I converted to a protestant church. He wants me to convert back to Catholicism for the children’s sake, which I understand as we don’t want to…
Read MoreI’m in a mess. My girlfriend is threatening to abort our child if I don’t marry her
Question: I came across this site as I was browsing the web looking for answers and a way out of my mess. I am a 28-year-old male. I am currently studying for a master’s degree and out of a job. I have been in a relationship with this girl since 2012. We agreed to be…
Read MoreMy boyfriend wants to move in before we get married
Question: Dear friend, I am super confused now, and it seems like I am in a dilemma. I do not know what I am supposed to do. Please help me. My boyfriend wants to live with me. We are going to rent a two-bedroom apartment. We are seriously in love and plan to marry later…
Read MoreI want to tell my fiance about something bad from my past, but I’m afraid he’ll leave me
Question: I want to tell my fiance about what has happened in my past that is bad. I am worried he will leave me. Please help me. Answer: “Have I therefore become your enemy because I tell you the truth?” (Galatians 4:16). First off, the question is: Does he need to know? Reasons he might…
Read MoreMy boyfriend dumped me because I wasn’t Christian enough for him
Question: To begin, I am in my forties and have been divorced (due to adultery by my husband) for over five years. I was dating a man a few years older than myself with a similar background. We dated for nine months and he ended things with me because he needed to be with an…
Read MoreMy boyfriend and I committed fornication. Should we split up?
Question: Dear sir, Thanks for your online forum to allow for such questions. I’m in my mid-twenties and my boyfriend is in his early thirties. I’ve known him for about 3 years and we’ve been together for about a year and a half now. We are both independent people who do love God. He has…
Read MoreThe urge is getting really strong. Should I marry my girlfriend because of this?
Question: Hey, I’m a brother in the church, I’m 21 and I’m a virgin. I am struggling far as thoughts, urges, etc. It’s getting harder each year to contain. Each year the urge gets stronger. I have a girlfriend, she is in the church. She is a great help to the church, and she encourages…
Read MoreShould I propose?
Question: I have read some of your answers as regards marriage and making the right choice. I have always prayed to God to give me His perfect will. I have a girl I truly love — we both love each other — and I want to get married to her by God’s grace. How do…
Read MoreIs it bad to date an older person?
Question: Good evening sir, Please, do you think it’s OK for me to love someone who is about 6-7 years older than me? I’m just 19 and I’m really confused. Most of my friends aren’t in support of it, and I’m really lost. Should I just forget this guy? Answer: Abraham married Sarah, who was…
Read MoreI think I love a man who is a player
Question: Hi there. I’m really lost in love. I’m a Christian and I’ve been searching for love for a long time. I’ve been used for sex so many times. I’ve been in relationships based on sex. I don’t know why I attract these types of guys. I really do want to settle down and have…
Read MoreMy boyfriend has been pushing for things to go further, I resisted for a while, but recently I caved
Question: Hi, I want to ask for advice and for you to share the word of God with me. I am a sinner and I am repented of my rebellious ways. I have committed fornication with my first and current boyfriend. I have been a Christian for two years and was a Catholic since my…
Read MoreMy boyfriend just broke up with me and I don’t know why
Question: Hello, My boyfriend of two years recently broke up with me a week before Christmas. When I asked him why, he could not give me an exact answer. I’m still in love with him and he requested that we “take a break” which I don’t know what that means. I know that I should…
Read MoreWhat advice would you give to someone who can’t seem to love herself?
Question: What does it mean when the relationships you have with others always failed? What advice would you give to someone who can’t seem to love herself? Answer: I hate to sound trite, but consistent failure means you are going about it the wrong way. Often we convince ourselves that if we do the same…
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