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Some fathers confide in and seek advice from their sons more than they do with their wives. This is clearly unhealthy if the wife's input seems to be valued less than that of their son. Though difficult, the wife should affirm her husband, acknowledging that he's at least man enough to reach out for advice.
Children are clearly influenced by parents. Parents must ensure that their influence is positive. That positive influence comes from loving and disciplining your children.
You're new to the 5 Love Languages. What's your next step in learning them and applying them? First of all, discover your own, then discover your spouses love language. You can do that by reading Dr. Gary Chapman's book, The Five Love Languages.
What can we teach our children about how to choose a good spouse? Take the time to read Dr. Gary Chapman's book, Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married, and then share with your children what you've learned.
Failing to live up to the Biblical ideal of a spouse isn't unusual. This doesn't mean your marriage is destined to fail; but is does require confession, repentance and forgiveness.
There are two responses to sin: we can confess our wrongdoing and seek forgiveness, or we can continue in our sin. For those who continue to sin, God will bring discipline the the Christian who continues to sin.
Research shows that people who get divorced and remarry are very likely to get divorced again. Instead of divorcing your spouse, make every effort to seek reconciliation.
The fruit of being controlled by the Holy Spirit will be demonstrated by living out the fruit of the Spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23. This is not the result of you trying hard. This is the result of you being in a right relationship with God.
Divorce can feel like a living hell. The emotional scars that come from divorced can never be removed. Your children will be scarred as well. It's no wonder why they feel so insecure. So make every effort to seek reconciliation rather than divorce.
It's crushing for parents to hear that their child is gay. Men and Women are made for each other - it is God's design. Anything other than that is outside that design. Make sure your child knows that you love them no matter what.