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Recent content by L.R.

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    Non-Physical, yet Romantic

    Noelle: I have been there on the "pure" thing. I have had relationships with heavy kissing and embracing that I still considered "pure." However, I am not sure it is best. Our immediate nature is to lean on stuff like this. It creates bonds that are not really unique: alot of folks can...
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    Girlfriend's Past: Insecurity, Hypocrisy...?

    Hey Guys, Well, here is what I am praying for. My girlfriend and I are not going to be speaking until February (we had agreed on this earlier). I am praying for: 1. forgiveness of her past 2. greater friendship and love of her, and her for me 3. removal of my critical spirit 4...
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    Girlfriend's Past: Insecurity, Hypocrisy...?

    This is all very good advice. I am not an Internet person and would usually not spend all this time here. But you guys are really great. To answer a question, there are things that make more sense now that I know this stuff and she knows my stuff. I had planned on not kissing her, for...
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    Girlfriend's Past: Insecurity, Hypocrisy...?

    Bookman.... She is broken. She is an upstanding woman and a leader in the church. We talk very openly about these things. Sometimes she does talk about things soberly- and that bothers me. But I believe it is because it does not have a hold on her. She is not going to regrieve over...
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    Girlfriend's Past: Insecurity, Hypocrisy...?

    Yes, much better. I read your thing on dating/courting. I used to think a lot more like that. Still do, but I had become less ideal. Things get more complicated in the church as women get older. But what my girl wants and what I want is a best friend, someone in my corner. And we...
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    Girlfriend's Past: Insecurity, Hypocrisy...?

    WP, I appreciate you. You've got style, brother. I need a few things, but among them is a slap.
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    Girlfriend's Past: Insecurity, Hypocrisy...?

    I am new to this forum today and I am impressed by a good deal of the input. Today has been a very difficult day for me, as my mind has been very disquieted. I am about 30, and I would really appreciate advice from folks in my age range. My girlfriend and I shared some very difficult things...
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    living together and remaining abstinent

    What you are doing is extremely commendable. The Bible warns us to flee fornication (1Corr6:18). For 99 out of 100 people, the living room would not be enough of a flight. Remember, also, that we are to live in sexual purity (Eph 5:3). I would encourage you not to fall for the idea that...