“An abstinence-until-marriage program is not only irresponsible, it’s really inhumane.”
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The Author Within the Story
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithPonder this for a moment:
J. K. Rowling knows everything about Harry Potter, but Harry Potters knows nothing of J. K. Rowling.
Mark Twain knows everything about Huck Finn, but Huck Finn knows nothing of Mark Twain.
J. R. R. Tolkien knows everything about Frodo, but Frodo knows nothing of J. R. R. Tolkien. - BustedCelebritiesCharacterCheatingChoicesDisappointmentIntegrityMusicPainRelationshipRelationship ProblemsRiskSexual ImmoralityWomen
Dating Strippers
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithIn December of 1988, a song entitled Every Rose Has Its Thorn finally topped the Billboard Charts. Focusing on the heartache of unfaithfulness, the song gave Poison their first (and only) #1 hit.
But the band’s joy was tempered by the fact that the song was based on the real life pain of their lead singer.
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My New Boyfriend
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithAs promised, Jessica brought her new boyfriend, Dylan, by the house to meet her parents on Friday evening. When they opened the front door, mom and dad weren’t exactly thrilled by the young man standing on their doorstep.
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Josh McDowell on Rules
by davidrsmithby davidrsmith“Rules without relationship breeds rebellion.”
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Married Woman Looking for Lovers
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithRobin Rinaldi wanted kids. Her husband, Scott, did not. The impasse in their 18-year-old marriage led to an interesting “solution.” They would trade monogamy for an “open” relationship in order to save it.
What could possibly go wrong?
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Till Debt Do Us Part
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithDesigner dress? Check. Yacht for reception? Check. Celebrity DJ? Check.
Once upon a time, all you needed to get married was friends, family, food, and flowers. These days, the only thing determining a wedding’s extravagance is the credit card limit.
But what sort of impact are these costly weddings having on the actual marriages?
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The Importance of Life Together
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithPeople often “fall through the cracks” and it’s always very sad. They’re not connected to others, so nobody misses them when they go missing. The story of Pia Farrenkopf is an extreme example of this reality.
She went missing for six years before anyone noticed….
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The Future of Monogamy
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithIn September of 2015, TIME Magazine sought to answer the question, “Is monogamy over?” With increased rates of marital infidelity, the invention of cheating sites like Ashley Madison, and the rise of Internet porn, it’s little wonder the query is being investigated.
Should we all just go pawn our wedding rings?
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If Men Ruled the World
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithSome say it’s called HIStory because of the influence men have had on culture and society. But can you imagine what our world would be like if it were totally ruled by men?
It might look something like this….