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Recent content by ddisciple

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    Encouraging dads to be more involved..how?

    overit and flnativegrl, I put my story up there to give you an idea of how things feel from the other side of the fence. i put a little more of my story in there than normal due to the magnitude of my situation so you could see where i was coming from. when i originally read your thread, i...
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    Encouraging dads to be more involved..how?

    im going to jump in here and try to give you some insight from the other side incase it helps. Just so you know overit, i fully understand you would be quite annoyed by the whole uninvolved dad, and it sounds like he should be doing a lot more with the kids. I am a Dad who is fighting for...
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    Lonely Wife

    kmck, i am so sorry to hear about the situation you are in. Theres nothing more lonely than being in a loveless marriage. i feel your pain, especially since you have just given birth to your second child (which one would think would bring you closer together) You are absolutely right that the...
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    It's quiet a little too quiet?

    Thought id drop in and say hi fron Queensland. im here, but dont usually look in this section :)
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    Need a little hope.

    jimmyl, i can totally relate to you brother! long story short (i read your long story also), my wife has left me after approx 10 years also (4 and bit of marriage). looking back on my situation, i really wonder if she loved me. in the bible it says that love never fails, and for someone to stop...
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    Where do I start?

    goodness, you are in a tight spot. Would there be any worth or value in trying to talk it out. I know you are having a hard time with talking to him, and he has given you the cold shoulder, but is there any hope for him to realise his wrongdoing and for you and your family to keep together...
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    For those seperated or thinking about it, hear us singles out...

    2 main things 1) i would have been better scripturally equipped before entering a marriage, so i could give on the spot guidance without needing to research the bible to get gods word 2) i am a very happy go lucky type person, and generally am happy with most ideas and situations. i can...
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    Remembering that your spouse is your best friend

    Niffer, you are absolutely right here. spouses should remian best friends through thick and thin. sometimes this love is confronting, and other times supporting and other times comfortable. Each should have the best interest of the other in mind. Laugh together, cry together, support each...
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    Different Pages

    I agree with you, the husband is to lead, and the wife is to support/respect. taken from genesis, the wife was made as helper for man taken from ephesians the wife is to be submissive to her husband in everything. But marriage is not all about law. Its what we build our foundations on! but...
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    Is remarriage sin for devorced Christian?

    Heres some bible texts which say that one shouldnt divorce and remarry. its a hard job taking this on board and living life like this, but god sees all and wont let us be tested beyond out limits. God doesnt let anything happen thats unecessary. 1 corinthians 7:39 A woman is bound to her...
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    Have You Ever? For Young Adults (2)

    Definately have, and have even been the driver of several cars whilst on them :P Have you ever put your head out the window whilst driving along and felt the tears instantly stream out of your eyes because of the wind?
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    Question for married couples and singles as well

    Before i got married i prayed sometimes for god to provide me with a suitable wife. i prayed for someone who would love me and for me to have an undying love for her. Once i got married, i pray every night that god would guide my wife in the right path. i also pray that god would build the bond...
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    Translations please

    from my own personal experience this sounds like your husband is feeling some sort of pressure from you. He will say things like he will be back in half an hour so you wont try prevent him from going or to avoid a situation.
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    YOUR thoughts

    your husband is number 1 in your life other than god. Like psalm63 said, offer to go out to a dry lunch. You need to keep focussed on your marriage as you are as much as you possibly can :thumbsup:
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    Avoident of working cause of depression....

    Hi there flower, i really do understand where your coming from. long story short, my wife up and left me for the second time about 5 months ago. she has taken away my beautiful 2 year old daughter and 3 year old son. she is pregnant with our 3rd child, and i dont get to see my kids nearly as...