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If you're engaged, is it still fornicating?

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Something that disturbs me is it seems like you think this is a cut and dry issue of "just submit and have sex", instead of finding out why the spouse doesn't want to. Sex where only one person is getting enjoyment out of it seems unhealthy and I would hope less satisfying to the other person. For women emotionally, simply not feeling loved or respected is a major turn-off. And that's just one of many possibilities for not wanting sex.

I also agree, my debate is from 10,000 ft based on what I went though in the past (also my experence was not as extreme but none the less painful, but I know of people who have had to deal with such extreme cases and I have recommended divorce, one of my best friends who is a nice guy his wife stopped sleeping with him and they sleep in seperate beds for OVER A YEAR, I lived with him in college while he was dating her and knew him very well so unless he was neglecting her or doing something messed up in secret I feel the divorce is totally justified). Obviously if her husband is comming home drunk and watching foot ball and not paying any attention to her I could see how she would not want sex (no abuse mentioned just neglect), in this case I would be just as up front with the husband.
 
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I also agree, my debate is from 10,000 ft based on what I went though in the past (also my experence was not as extreme but none the less painful, but I know of people who have had to deal with such extreme cases and I have recommended divorce, one of my best friends who is a nice guy his wife stopped sleeping with him and they sleep in seperate beds for OVER A YEAR, I lived with him in college while he was dating her and knew him very well so unless he was neglecting her or doing something messed up in secret I feel the divorce is totally justified). Obviously if her husband is comming home drunk and watching foot ball and not paying any attention to her I could see how she would not want sex (no abuse mentioned just neglect), in this case I would be just as up front with the husband.

Doesn't matter what you feel. The Bible is very specific on what God allows divorce for. God's Word is far above your feelings, and you will be held accountable for leading people astray of His commands.
 
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Sorry to be "late" in this thread. All sex outside of marriage, is fornication. Clinical studies (secular) support the idea that sex before marriage, reduces success in marriage.

The concept of "premarital sex", is really a fallicy. It's "extramarital sex" --- it is likely that a sexual relationship will end without marriage (breakup).

Marriage is based on "commitment"; and that's what the "paper", is. For those who say "We don't need the paper; we're married already before God" (I'm thinking of a specific colleague); but if that is TRUE, then there is no reason to AVOID the "paper". True to what I just said, that colleague is now permanently separated from his unfiance.

What is "love"? The best definition is 1Cor13. If a relationship is based on real love, then each person is selfless; and intensely desires for their mate to receive all the honor, respect, and fulfillment he or she deserves ("deserves", reflecting the desire to honor the other, which true love instills.)
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Sexual compatibility is important, so I'm very glad it was tested before we married, possibly finding out the hard way that there were issues in that department.
This is one of the saddest things I've heard; and I've heard it many times, not just here. Physically --- 100% of Humans are compatible. The very use of the word "compatibility", reveals "past history". A person who has learned a certain path, looks for another person who has a similar "learning".

Two people who are virgins when they marry --- have NO path, no history (and no "ghosts" haunting their thoughts). They learn the path, TOGETHER, nothing they do is "wrong".

Sex is the physical expression of emotional intimacy. The purpose of "courting", is to build the emotional; on which the physical is based. If it's built on "physical", then the foundation is rotten. Sexual compatibility is EMOTIONAL; when two people connect on emotional and spiritual levels, then the physical will "work".

Virginity is a rare gift nowadays; a virgin can offer complete commitment; the receiver KNOWS that he or she is the only one. There is no "past fantasy" or "memory", or "comparison"; she/he will know that their mate belongs to them, completely.

I am relatively old; never married. But marriage is a desire; in my heart is the image of my wife --- and the most important thing to me, is focusing on what I have to BE, so that I will deserve what kind of woman she is. In plain English, if I want a QUALITY wife, then I have to already be a good husband ("good catch"), when she meets me.

....and she will know that all these years, I have saved myself for HER.

Before she was there, there was the dream of her. By faith, I am already married to her. How can I be unfaithful?


Yet --- all this talk, requires "foundations"; Humans do, as they are; I can talk of "chastity" and "purity" --- but to people who do not know Christ as I do, they will have no reference to understand; they will think me "silly". So it is meaningless really to speak to people of "fornication" or "purity". If I teach them of JESUS, then He-in-their-hearts, will teach them exactly what I have been taught.

He is the Creator; He made sex. He made me --- He knows (and wants) what is best for me.

...and for that wife that I have not yet met...

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Doesn't matter what you feel. The Bible is very specific on what God allows divorce for. God's Word is far above your feelings, and you will be held accountable for leading people astray of His commands.

You obviously dident read all the posts and just decided you wanted to participate on a knee jerk emotional reaction. You are correct the bible does state what justifies a divorce and unequally yolked marriages is one reason. I am so tired of being attacked on this very clear issue by people who claim to be Christians this will be my last post unless the childish attacks can stop. If one spouse continues to refuse it is questionable if they are Christian (Mathew 18:17), they are then unequally yoked and not peaceful due to sexual refusal divorce is warranted 1 Cor 7:10-15. I believe this logic is sound because it would be an absolute nightmare to live in a sexual refusal environment. If you want to get snappy or rude and lash out I cant control that but this is what the bible says, if you dont want to have sex with your spouse then you should not get married or marry someone who has no libido like an enuich this should not be a hard concept nor do I deserve to be lashed out against just because im calling people out on there poor behavior and telling men (mostly men some women) that they don't have to tolerate it.
 
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Sorry to be "late" in this thread. All sex outside of marriage, is fornication. Clinical studies (secular) support the idea that sex before marriage, reduces success in marriage.

The concept of "premarital sex", is really a fallicy. It's "extramarital sex" --- it is likely that a sexual relationship will end without marriage (breakup).

Marriage is based on "commitment"; and that's what the "paper", is. For those who say "We don't need the paper; we're married already before God" (I'm thinking of a specific colleague); but if that is TRUE, then there is no reason to AVOID the "paper". True to what I just said, that colleague is now permanently separated from his unfiance.

What is "love"? The best definition is 1Cor13. If a relationship is based on real love, then each person is selfless; and intensely desires for their mate to receive all the honor, respect, and fulfillment he or she deserves ("deserves", reflecting the desire to honor the other, which true love instills.)
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Sexual compatibility is important, so I'm very glad it was tested before we married, possibly finding out the hard way that there were issues in that department.
This is one of the saddest things I've heard; and I've heard it many times, not just here. Physically --- 100% of Humans are compatible. The very use of the word "compatibility", reveals "past history". A person who has learned a certain path, looks for another person who has a similar "learning".

Two people who are virgins when they marry --- have NO path, no history (and no "ghosts" haunting their thoughts). They learn the path, TOGETHER, nothing they do is "wrong".

Sex is the physical expression of emotional intimacy. The purpose of "courting", is to build the emotional; on which the physical is based. If it's built on "physical", then the foundation is rotten. Sexual compatibility is EMOTIONAL; when two people connect on emotional and spiritual levels, then the physical will "work".

Virginity is a rare gift nowadays; a virgin can offer complete commitment; the receiver KNOWS that he or she is the only one. There is no "past fantasy" or "memory", or "comparison"; she/he will know that their mate belongs to them, completely.

I am relatively old; never married. But marriage is a desire; in my heart is the image of my wife --- and the most important thing to me, is focusing on what I have to BE, so that I will deserve what kind of woman she is. In plain English, if I want a QUALITY wife, then I have to already be a good husband ("good catch"), when she meets me.

....and she will know that all these years, I have saved myself for HER.

Before she was there, there was the dream of her. By faith, I am already married to her. How can I be unfaithful?


Yet --- all this talk, requires "foundations"; Humans do, as they are; I can talk of "chastity" and "purity" --- but to people who do not know Christ as I do, they will have no reference to understand; they will think me "silly". So it is meaningless really to speak to people of "fornication" or "purity". If I teach them of JESUS, then He-in-their-hearts, will teach them exactly what I have been taught.

He is the Creator; He made sex. He made me --- He knows (and wants) what is best for me.

...and for that wife that I have not yet met...

:)

That is a really nice post, im going to be blunt with you here so dont take offense, if you want a wife and know what you want you need to devote time and energy to finding this person, God is not a magical unicorn, you have to put in the work, time and money for him to deliver. Get into internet dating, join some clubs, activities or whatever, heck even go to a match making service you can tell them exactly what you are looking for and they can find them, heck they could be your next door neighbor and you wouldent even know it if she was too shy but she was just bold enough to put in a profile to a match maker. You gotta make it happen.
 
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You obviously dident read all the posts and just decided you wanted to participate on a knee jerk emotional reaction. You are correct the bible does state what justifies a divorce and unequally yolked marriages is one reason. I am so tired of being attacked on this very clear issue by people who claim to be Christians this will be my last post unless the childish attacks can stop. If one spouse continues to refuse it is questionable if they are Christian (Mathew 18:17), they are then unequally yoked and not peaceful due to sexual refusal divorce is warranted 1 Cor 7:10-15. I believe this logic is sound because it would be an absolute nightmare to live in a sexual refusal environment. If you want to get snappy or rude and lash out I cant control that but this is what the bible says, if you dont want to have sex with your spouse then you should not get married or marry someone who has no libido like an enuich this should not be a hard concept nor do I deserve to be lashed out against just because im calling people out on there poor behavior and telling men (mostly men some women) that they don't have to tolerate it.

I did read all of the posts, actually. Nowhere in the Bible, including the passages you quoted, does it say that you can divorce your spouse if you're unequally yoked. 1 Cor. 7 says an UNbeliever can be allowed to leave, but the believer can not leave themselves. It must be the unbeliever that leaves. If you think your wife isn't a Christian because she doesn't want sex because you want her to lick your butthole as you stated earlier in the thread, you're certifiably insane. Like I said, the Bible is very clear on what it says, and you will be held accountable for your actions, whether sin has blinded you or not.
 
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Yeah, 1 Cor 7:10-15 just says pretty much what we've all been saying to you... divorce is bad.
Like what Danc922 said, only the unbeliever can leave. Pretty much because if they do not believe in God, nor His law, they are not subject to it, whereas you, a believer, are. Therefore required to stay with your spouse.
The matter of being unequally yoked comes from 2 Cor. 6, and is obviously talking to a single person.
If you read 2 Cor. 6:14 it says:
Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers [do not make mismated alliances with them or come under a different yoke with them, inconsistent with your faith]. For what partnership have right living and right standing with God with iniquity and lawlessness? Or how can light have fellowship with darkness?

The context of this is a pre-warning. "If you're thinking about it, or in the process of doing it, don't do it."
And then when you read vs. 14:
So, come out from among [unbelievers], and separate (sever) yourselves from them, says the Lord, and touch not [any] unclean thing; then I will receive you kindly and treat you with favor

This is not talking to married couples. This chapter really has no focus on marriage.
But the scripture you provided in 1 Cor. 7 does speak directly to a married couple who has 1 believer and 1 unbeliever. To the believer, DO NOT LEAVE THEM. Very clear.
So again, adultery is the ONLY means for divorce Biblically. And I agree with Danc922, you will be held accountable for your actions, and your non biblical advice to divorce.

Ben Johnson, keep on serving God and depending on Him for your wife. No He's not a magical unicorn, He's GOD. When I met my wife, I wasn't even looking for her, God sent me into ministry and we got together, married, then moved on to be youth ministers in another church. God doesn't need our help, just our faith.
I know a guy who is 35 now, great minister of God, and has not married yet, and is still a virgin. He uses that to speak to teens a lot that everything should be in His timing, not ours (His will, not our own) and that even if he never marries, his life was not missing anything because he served such an awesome, loving God.

If you think your wife isn't a Christian because she doesn't want sex because you want her to lick your butthole as you stated earlier in the thread, you're certifiably insane.
I laughed a good bit after reading this, I had to wait a minute before posting XD
 
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Sexual experiences I think are different for everyone, male and female alike. Some share an emotional experience, some just like the feeling they get, and some do it to burn calories (I think it's 30 cals. per session...)
Everyone has reasons for doing it, and that includes married couples. And I don't think that if you're 'compatible' in every part of your relationship except you both have different opinions on sex that you shouldn't be together (In other words, sex shouldn't determine your future together)... In any case, you should be in love before you make love.
 
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Yeah, 1 Cor 7:10-15 just says pretty much what we've all been saying to you... divorce is bad.
Like what Danc922 said, only the unbeliever can leave. Pretty much because if they do not believe in God, nor His law, they are not subject to it, whereas you, a believer, are. Therefore required to stay with your spouse.
The matter of being unequally yoked comes from 2 Cor. 6, and is obviously talking to a single person.
If you read 2 Cor. 6:14 it says:


The context of this is a pre-warning. "If you're thinking about it, or in the process of doing it, don't do it."
And then when you read vs. 14:


This is not talking to married couples. This chapter really has no focus on marriage.
But the scripture you provided in 1 Cor. 7 does speak directly to a married couple who has 1 believer and 1 unbeliever. To the believer, DO NOT LEAVE THEM. Very clear.
So again, adultery is the ONLY means for divorce Biblically. And I agree with Danc922, you will be held accountable for your actions, and your non biblical advice to divorce.

Ben Johnson, keep on serving God and depending on Him for your wife. No He's not a magical unicorn, He's GOD. When I met my wife, I wasn't even looking for her, God sent me into ministry and we got together, married, then moved on to be youth ministers in another church. God doesn't need our help, just our faith.
I know a guy who is 35 now, great minister of God, and has not married yet, and is still a virgin. He uses that to speak to teens a lot that everything should be in His timing, not ours (His will, not our own) and that even if he never marries, his life was not missing anything because he served such an awesome, loving God.


I laughed a good bit after reading this, I had to wait a minute before posting XD

If an unbeliever is refusing they have already left you in every sense of the relationship and you are simply roomates at that point. This mentality blows my mind. Also it is irrelavant if mathew is speaking directly about relationships because it applies to anything that someone should be doing and is not and sex with your spouse is one of thoes things.
 
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I also agree, my debate is from 10,000 ft based on what I went though in the past (also my experence was not as extreme but none the less painful, but I know of people who have had to deal with such extreme cases and I have recommended divorce, one of my best friends who is a nice guy his wife stopped sleeping with him and they sleep in seperate beds for OVER A YEAR, I lived with him in college while he was dating her and knew him very well so unless he was neglecting her or doing something messed up in secret I feel the divorce is totally justified). Obviously if her husband is comming home drunk and watching foot ball and not paying any attention to her I could see how she would not want sex (no abuse mentioned just neglect), in this case I would be just as up front with the husband.

You should've been recommending counseling. How could you suggest divorce if you only hear one side? People don't just stop having sex with their spouse for no reason.

My ex-h was a pretty good lover (he had a lot of practice), but I wouldn't want to have sex with him if he had cussed at me on the phone when I called from work to say hi. Then he would complain to my family and friends that I sometimes refused him instead of changing his mean behaviour. And I told him why I didn't feel like being intimate with him so he didn't have to guess.

Refusing to have sex does not make someone suddenly un-Christian; it means there's something wrong physically, emotionally, or something is wrong with the relationship.
 
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You should've been recommending counseling. How could you suggest divorce if you only hear one side? People don't just stop having sex with their spouse for no reason.

My ex-h was a pretty good lover (he had a lot of practice), but I wouldn't want to have sex with him if he had cussed at me on the phone when I called from work to say hi. Then he would complain to my family and friends that I sometimes refused him instead of changing his mean behaviour. And I told him why I didn't feel like being intimate with him so he didn't have to guess.

Refusing to have sex does not make someone suddenly un-Christian; it means there's something wrong physically, emotionally, or something is wrong with the relationship.

They were in and out of different counseling, and like I said unless there was something he was keeping secret (like abusing his wife verbally or physically, which I strongly doubt) then a year of dealing with that is an issue. Brother at arms refuses to see my logic even though I quoted exactly what he needed to look it up he somehow thinks it should be ok for a couple to not live in peace, I dont even want to hear a reply from him because he can not help him self from being nasty. Do I think that divorce for this reason should be done on the drop of a hat, no but when it has gone as extreme as a year and they can not work through it with counseling then they are not living in peace nor living a quality of life God would want us to live. I agree with your example if your husband cussed you out I could see that being an issue and I would not call you a non Christian for refusing in that case its when the refusing behavior becomes incessant and constant like if you cut him off for days for a single disagreement or try to use sex to control him, it might sound silly to you but a lot of women do that and the men they are married to don't necessarily deserve it and it would be the same thing as the man who physically abuses his wife anyone in there right mind is going to get out of that situation if you don't your an idiot especially if your kids are exposed to it the same logic for leaving a refusing spouse could be used for an abusive spouse. I have never had a guilty consince for issuing such advice and I do not feel the scriptural logic I use to be wrong. I also never said I was going to divorce my wife over that certain sexual act, we had other sexual and non sexual issues a long time ago (I am not going to go into here because people here have proven there immaturity) that almost pushed us to divorce. The certain sexual act is something we now do and is very enjoyable, I have noticed another trend in church is people have such an immaturity when it comes to talking about sex and that is really a disservice to people who need help in that area, guess what people guys pee out of there peepee does that mean you will only give a BJ with a condom I feel sorry for that guy, girls also pee there does that mean guys should not give oral to there wife I dont think most women would be to happy about that, give me a break people can you get any more immature, I almost feel like im posting with high schoolers here, if you shower before hand its not a big deal and that should not be new information for people here.

I will reiterate I will not reply to anything brother at arms has to say because he has already proven his immaturity and has completely ignored my scriptural references and has attempted to label me, I dont like getting in nasty arguments with high schoolers, people who say really stupid things cause me to say really nasty things I don't want to say, stupid comments are a major pet peeve of myn. I just pray that the people you give this crappy advice to are wise enough to read there own bible and have enough common sense to know the crappy life there are in is not what God wants for them.
 
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Removing what I said in my first reply. We have major differences with each other, but I shouldn't try to bring you into my view of divorce or the Bible for that matter. You've chosen your path, I've chosen mine, and I'm going to try my best, no matter how much I don't want to, to just let you do as you will with your beliefs. I do pray though that God corrects us both where we are wrong.
 
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They were in and out of different counseling, and like I said unless there was something he was keeping secret (like abusing his wife verbally or physically, which I strongly doubt) then a year of dealing with that is an issue.

guess what people guys pee out of there peepee does that mean you will only give a BJ with a condom I feel sorry for that guy, girls also pee there does that mean guys should not give oral to there wife I dont think most women would be to happy about that, give me a break people can you get any more immature, I almost feel like im posting with high schoolers here, if you shower before hand its not a big deal and that should not be new information for people here.

God hates divorce. That means that almost all marriages should be worked on. Your friends shouldn't have been in and out of counseling; they should've been continually in counseling with someone who was helping them. Society as a whole neglects the nourishing of marriages and just gives up thinking next time will be different. It's not right that a spouse is being deprived of physical love, but it's not right to divorce over that. If the spouse suddenly revealed that they had decided they would never have sex because they didn't like it and no matter of counseling could help, then I could certainly understand a divorce. I think that's rarely the case though. My ex just wanted to complain to others, continue to verbally abuse me, and not make any changes despite being told what was bothering me.

As for the pee comment-unless the person has an infection, urine is sterile. The rectum is full of bacteria and E. Coli. Women get rip-roaring infections when they wipe back to front, so it's not just a yuck factor.
 
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So a woman denying sex to a husband is her attempt to use sex to control him, and that's bad... But a man demanding sex or he'll leave said woman is not using sex as an attempt to control a person, and is OK?

Such doublestandards, and they all go back to being acceptable or non-acceptable depending on how you benefit from it. Wife denying sex obviously doesn't benefit you, thus it's a sin and she's a non-Christian for doing it... But you demanding sex or you'll leave, well gosh, you have sex so that's great.

And again, it's pride, selfishness, and a complete lack of compassion that states that your case of not having sex is the same as a spouse beating their spouse. Like I said, you don't have sex, the world isn't going to end. But if you're beaten by your spouse, it sure as heck could end your world and your life. It's not even slightly the same.



If somebody is announcing their sex life to their kids, then they're the jerk, not the spouse denying sex. Kids don't know about their parents sex life, nor should they. If it's brought up, that's just pathetic.



Um, I guess you don't remember, but I was on the thread where you discussed this, and you quite specifically said that you were considering divorcing your wife because she refused to meet a sexual need of yours, and how that was abusive. The act in question was oral stimulation of your anus, and anal sex. You went on and on about how you now distrusted her and didn't respect her because she wouldn't do it, and how you were contemplating divorce because she wouldn't meet your need. As I remember, you had announced you were leaving when she finally gave in and started meeting that need, and you came back and said that because she finally gave in, you wouldn't leave.

I'm glad that you do it and that you find it enjoyable. I hope your wife does as well. I remember at the time that I was shocked by your behavior on the subject, and thought your approach was extremely poor. I see your delivery, demands, and approaches haven't changed, and it quite frankly scares me that you feel that you should "preach" to people on this subject.



You state that people are immature about sexual topics, then you call a penis a "pee pee?" :doh:

As for trashing women who give oral sex to their partners when they wear a condom, that's just so petty, it's insane. It may not be a hygene issue, but a safety/health issue, a gag reflex issue, a desire for fun variety to use a condom, or just a plain desire for their partner to wear a condom. Who are you to condemn women who'd give oral sex, but request a condom? I had an ex who requested a condom for oral sex, because he didn't like the feeling of a mouth on his penis. Is he now a non-Christian because he doesn't like something you do?

What you like sexually doesn't mean all people like it, and it doesn't mean that your sexual appetite is now what God wants for everybody. You like oral sex, great. But to state that people who don't get it, or don't enjoy it the same way have something wrong with them... That's just wrong.



I'm not dazzled by your maturity today either... Using words like "pee pee" to describe a penis, and talking the "tell him I'm not talking to him" approach to debating is hardly a stunning display of maturity.

You obviously missed the sarcasm and have totally taken every thing I said out of contex and im not going to reexplain everything. You obviously think its ok for a wife to deny a husband and he is not suppost to do anything about it, you obviously dont live in reality, do you think it will be good for the kids or the family when the husband spends family income on a escort because the wife is not fullfilling his need. Anyways it does not matter because I dont want to debate with you until you can take what I say in context and in its entirty, I was very clear about how things should be delivered in conversation you just dident want to hear it. This really isent a fun debate or discussion anymore because it has boiled down to rude attacks.

BTW if you think any guy is happy getting a BJ with a condom you are dilusional.
 
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In the end, I guess it depends on what you want out of marriage.

Do you want a partner, friend, ally? Do you want somebody to love and be loved by? Somebody who's thoughts and feelings and beliefs and needs are as important, or more so, as your own? Somebody who if they asked, even if it made you uncomfortable or tested your limits and thresholds, you'd do it if it meant that person's happiness? Do you want to invest in a future with a person? Do you want somebody who challenges you, teaches you, supports you, cherishes you, and you do the same for?

Or do you want a servant who only appeals to your needs? Somebody who's prime focus in life is to give you what you want at the moment you want it? Somebody who holds a second postion in all ways to you and your wants? Somebody who you not only demand such unwaivering satisfaction from, but you penalize for not offering it? Not a partner, but somebody who's subserviant? The ruler of their life, mind, and body, who's focus should be on your pleasure and comfort at the dismissal of their own?

If you want the first, then you're not going to use sex as a weapon against them, threatening divorce if they don't appease your needs. If you want the second, then no problem. Berate and shame away. Just don't be shocked if they're unhappy with this and don't sign on to it with the same zeal as you seem to enforce such an arraingment.

Marriage is about compromise and respect. I just don't see somebody who respects their spouse saying that if they don't put out enough, they'll be ditched in favor of somebody who does.

Divorce is rarely out and out treatened, usually one partner can no longer handle whatever it is the other partner is putting them through and it just happens, the relationship becomes strained, maybe there will be a seperation of some sort the sex probably drops way off or goes away completely which exasperates the problem and the divorce is just the paper work at the end of this process. If you think denying your husband is innocent and ok you may come to a rude awakening when you find out he has had an affair or approachs you with divorce papers. He is right for divorcing you just as you would be right to divorce him for him beating you. Some people here have the dilusion that denying there husband is not a big deal, wait until you find out that he has been getting what he needs from an escort (probably through financial records) and come back and tell me how innocent it is. People who burn with passion are not going to live the celibate life and they are not even called to in the first place.

Im tired of this sorry,
 
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Some people here have the dilusion that denying there husband is not a big deal, wait until you find out that he has been getting what he needs from an escort (probably through financial records) and come back and tell me how innocent it is. People who burn with passion are not going to live the celibate life and they are not even called to in the first place.

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I don't recall anyone here saying it was no big deal. The difference in opinion is that you seem to think it's ok to divorce over this. There will alway be problems in marriages and they need to be worked out, not put your foot down and say my way or the highway. And encouraging other men to leave their wives over this is real scary.

I really don't think you understand women. Women don't stop having sex to reject their husband. They stop usually because they feel hurt, unloved, or disrespected. It's a lot less effort to work on the underlying issues than to start a new marriage and have the same problems all over again because you still haven't learned that women need different things than men. If you don't want to treat a woman in a way that enriches your marriage then you will be doomed in any marriage where the woman has a shred of self-respect. Women aren't different to bug men; we are different because God made us that way.

I'm glad your marriage is doing better, but if you had divorced do you really think you would have an easy time finding a woman who would be willing to perform the acts you wanted?
 
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I guess you didn't read it right. We did get married legally. My family had it annulled, which they had no right to do. Would not God affirm the vows that we spoke that day and every day? We acted in faith that legally that was what we were supposed to do, and we did. It is not our fault or God's fault that my family acted the way they did.

We would like to get married again but I have been prevented by my family from getting a job (for fear that we would elope) until just recently.

By the way, if a county accidently lost your marriage record, would you no longer be married?

no you're married regardless of that accident. and it's horrible that you're family did that, many autistic people live normal lives for the most part.
 
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look rosparo, if your wife doesn't like oral sex, then don't expect her to do that, don't make up a fancy little "marriage" contract, that makes her obliged to give you a rim job, if you're biggest problem with your wife is that she doesn't give you a rim job or other form of oral sex, you're lucky, I agree that there are some women who refuse 100% to be with their husbands and that's wrong, but don't threaten divorce over it. get counseling, a lot of your comments seem really immature and uncaring towards your wife, no disrepsect intended, but they do.
Some people here have the dilusion that denying there husband is not a big deal, wait until you find out that he has been getting what he needs from an escort (probably through financial records) and come back and tell me how innocent it is. People who burn with passion are not going to live the celibate life and they are not even called to in the first place.

are you kidding me? i mean yes it's a problem, but if you're actually justifying cheating with an escort to fulfill a man's need for sex, that's so sick and wrong. Any guy who actually legitmately plans to do that should just do his wife a favor and divorce her. women deserve better.
 
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