Case 721
I have been living with my girlfriend for a long time and we have several children together. We have decided to get married, but she is Catholic, and I am Protestant. She suggests that we get married twice to avoid conflicts, once in each church, but I’m not so sure about that. What do you recommend that I do? Dear Friend, It is a wise decision to seek counsel before making such an [...]
Case 720
My husband and I are both thirty-two years old and we have been married a little more than a year. Before we were married, we decided that we would have two children... but now I want to put off being pregnant because of how much I enjoy my life with my husband and being by his side. The other reason is financial. We have what we need right now, but we won’t have enough if [...]
Case 719
My wages as a manual laborer are very unstable.... My sister-in-law moved to another country, gave my wife power of attorney over her possessions, and left her in charge of their mother and her house. In return, she helps us financially.... This has caused my wife to complain, letting me know that, if my economic situation were better, she wouldn’t have to shoulder that responsibility.... My wife’s health has deteriorated due to the stress of [...]
Case 718
Sixteen months ago, my wife decided to leave me. She said it was because she didn’t love me anymore... but I think it was more because... at that time I didn’t have a job and had no money to contribute toward our household expenses.... I changed my mobile number and haven’t spoken to her nor to my children because she said that I was abusing them psychologically by asking them how they were doing... or [...]
Case 717
My husband and I have been married for six months.... During the eight years that we dated, there was violence and drunkenness on his part.... I have remained faithful, but my husband has not.... From the moment I caught him... I couldn’t take anymore, for he had done a lot of bad things to me before, such as humiliating me and hitting me. But it’s the first time I discovered an infidelity. I have left [...]
Case 716
My husband and I got married eight years ago because I was already pregnant, but we lost the baby girl. We now have two boys who are the reason that we haven’t separated, because my husband confessed to me that he is not able to love me.... He constantly treats me with indifference. I am worn out after having put all my effort into saving this marriage without getting my husband to change. Dear [...]
Case 715
I am thirty-two years old, happily married, and we have one child. I work all day long. My salary provides for many things, but unfortunately the work is very demanding. I have little time left to spend with my child and my wife. I want to quit my job to be able to spend more time with my family, even though I realize that this change would mean less income. I don’t want to miss [...]
Case 714
I have three wonderful children and a beautiful family, but I aborted three babies and I am sorry about that every day.... I was selfish and stubborn, and I prioritized my professional goals without noticing that I lost my heart in the process. Because of the shame I felt I did not come back to God, who had been the most important to me. Each time I fell deeper and deeper. When I had my [...]
Case 713
My wife and I have been married for six years and have two small children. For some time now I have not been giving my wife the attention that she deserves. As a result, she met a guy who did pay attention to her, and that attracted her. She confessed to me how sorry she was that they went out twice and kissed once.... I forgave her because I realize that what happened was my [...]