Answerbag: Alan's answers http://www.answerbag.com/profile/320173 New Answerbag answers from Alan Tue, 29 May 2012 17:14:44 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 17:14:44 -0700 Answer to If God knows on monday that I will sin on tuesday, How do I have freewill not to sin on tuesday? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10688925 If God knows on monday that I will sin on tuesday, How do I have freewill not to sin on tuesday?<br /><br />Who said God knows on Monday that you will sin on Tuesday? Sun, 08 May 2011 03:23:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10688925 Answer to Do you consider homosexuality to be a sin/ wrongdoing? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9916529 Do you consider homosexuality to be a sin/ wrongdoing?<br /><br />They want to put what where? Sat, 20 Nov 2010 16:01:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9916529 Answer to Would I be breaking my marriage vows by getting divorced if our vows didn't include "until death do us part" or anything like that? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9759718 Would I be breaking my marriage vows by getting divorced if our vows didn't include "until death do us part" or anything like that?<br /><br />Apparently not. Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:31:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9759718 Answer to Have you ever been falsely accused of flirting? Were you ever able to convince her/him that s/he had it all wrong? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9132053 Have you ever been falsely accused of flirting? Were you ever able to convince her/him that s/he had it all wrong?<br /><br />Yes. No, I was never able to convince her. After pleading my case unsuccessfully, I finally had to tell her I was sorry and didn't mean to hurt her. We were at a business function with some colleagues, the majority of whom happen to be female. Although I didn't do anything differently than... Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:46:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9132053 Answer to my mum smacked my ass 4 times with a wooden spoon for swearing at her. Was this wrong of her? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9099989 my mum smacked my ass 4 times with a wooden spoon for swearing at her. Was this wrong of her?<br /><br />Yes. Don't put up with it. Call the police. They will arrest her and remove you from the home. They will place you in a series of foster homes until you are 18 and then you'll be on your own. Fri, 28 May 2010 11:54:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9099989 Answer to Is it legal for a parent to take away something as punishment that the child bought and paid for 100% of? i would concider that stealing. is it? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9024390 Is it legal for a parent to take away something as punishment that the child bought and paid for 100% of? i would concider that stealing. is it?<br /><br />Yes. Just like it's legal for them to eat food you bought and paid for 100%, wear clothes you bought and paid for 100%, and sleep in a be you bought and paid for 100%. Thu, 13 May 2010 05:38:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9024390 Answer to should a parent ground a teenager from something that their child bought http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9024387 should a parent ground a teenager from something that their child bought<br /><br />Yes. They probably used money they got from you. But, even if they bought that particular thing, you feed, house, and clothe them. And, have the responsibility to raise them to be decent human beings. Whatever it takes. Thu, 13 May 2010 05:37:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9024387 Answer to What would you do if you are happily married but then discover that your husband had previously been married, but hadn't told you? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9012193 What would you do if you are happily married but then discover that your husband had previously been married, but hadn't told you?<br /><br />I don't see what the problem could be if she's happily married. The past is the past. Mon, 10 May 2010 13:20:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9012193 Answer to Is man, by nature, created to be monogamous? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9009023 Is man, by nature, created to be monogamous?<br /><br />If monogamy was natural, it would be like eating your favorite food. Nobody would have to convince you that it's the right thing to do. Sun, 09 May 2010 20:30:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9009023 Answer to are men the weakest link when it comes to cheating? marry for 20yrs. my spouse lately not interested in sex. should i cheat? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8778551 are men the weakest link when it comes to cheating? marry for 20yrs. my spouse lately not interested in sex. should i cheat?<br /><br />20 years is a huge investment, especially if there are kids involved. Doesn't make sense to walk away unless the relationship is irreparable. If you can repair the relationship, the sex will follow unless there is a very serious health problem; she will want to fix it. If she doesn't there is... Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:05:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8778551 Answer to Are you against bigamy? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8723253 Are you against bigamy?<br /><br />No, I'm not polyphobic. Polygamy is natural for some people, just like homosexuality is. It's discrimination to be against it. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:44:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8723253 Answer to If a woman was a polygamist and had 5 husbands who were not related, whose last name would she take? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8723244 If a woman was a polygamist and had 5 husbands who were not related, whose last name would she take?<br /><br />All of them. Just hyphenated. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:41:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8723244 Answer to what is it called when you dont have sex till you're married? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8723243 what is it called when you dont have sex till you're married?<br /><br />Preparation for marriage. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:40:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8723243 Answer to Married men: What is the best thing your wife ever said to you? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8723222 Married men: What is the best thing your wife ever said to you?<br /><br />"OK, I signed the divorce papers and don't want any of your money." Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:31:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8723222 Answer to Does a girlfriend have the right to forbid her boyfriend from watching pornography? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8548243 Does a girlfriend have the right to forbid her boyfriend from watching pornography?<br /><br />Only slave owners and bosses at work scan make such demands. All anyone else can do is request or suggest, including spouses. Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:31:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8548243 Answer to What would you do if your spouse very seldom if ever is willing to have sex, despite your every effort? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8548235 What would you do if your spouse very seldom if ever is willing to have sex, despite your every effort?<br /><br />That's one reason they make divorce courts. Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:23:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8548235 Answer to My husband had a emotional affair last September.We have been together 12 years.I thought I healed ,but have been crying and not sleeping for 3 months.Should I walk? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8520807 My husband had a emotional affair last September.We have been together 12 years.I thought I healed ,but have been crying and not sleeping for 3 months.Should I walk?<br /><br />Walk to where? If your relationship has the same void it had that lead to the emotional affair, it's only a matter of time. Either do something to fix that or let it go. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:55:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8520807 Answer to Do you know of any instance where cheating helped a broken relationship heal or made a weak on better? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8520799 Do you know of any instance where cheating helped a broken relationship heal or made a weak on better?<br /><br />Yes. The wife of a friend of mine was cheating him out of an affectionate marital relationship by taking him for granted. He got involved with someone else and she realized that part of the problem was her taking him for granted, including lack of affection. Their marriage is stronger than... Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:52:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8520799 Answer to Sex on the first date? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8494109 Sex on the first date?<br /><br />No. That raises expectations that the relationship is going where it may not be. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:21:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8494109 Answer to When do I tell my 12 year old daughter that the father she knows is not her father. We got divorced a year ago and I moved. Should I bring her with me because my-ex has no legal with her. Will this disrupt her relationship from her other siblings? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8493612 When do I tell my 12 year old daughter that the father she knows is not her father. We got divorced a year ago and I moved. Should I bring her with me because my-ex has no legal with her. Will this disrupt her relationship from her other siblings?<br /><br />12 is a difficult time to drop this on her, but she has the right to know. The question is, would she want to know now or later? Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:24:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8493612 Answer to What is the most important question to ask a person that you are about to marry?OR What do you wish you had asked before you got married? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8484492 What is the most important question to ask a person that you are about to marry?OR What do you wish you had asked before you got married?<br /><br />Would you please sign this pre-nup? Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:43:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8484492 Answer to Do you ever feel like if you were single again, you would probably be married...soon after. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8484438 Do you ever feel like if you were single again, you would probably be married...soon after.<br /><br />Only if I can guarantee she&#039;s not a gold digger but how? Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:38:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8484438 Answer to How much privacy do you think your spouse/you should have? See each other's texts, cell calls, e-mails, correspondence, mail, know where they are at all times, with whom, lunches, censor friends m/f, etc.? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8484425 How much privacy do you think your spouse/you should have? See each other's texts, cell calls, e-mails, correspondence, mail, know where they are at all times, with whom, lunches, censor friends m/f, etc.?<br /><br />Complete privacy. If you&#039;re suspicious and don&#039;t trust, don&#039;t get marred to that person. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:37:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8484425 Answer to My wife wont do certain things in bed that I really enjoy. She says they are degrating, but my thought is if she had something she wanted me to do I would sacrifice. Maybe thats just me, please help! http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8484315 My wife wont do certain things in bed that I really enjoy. She says they are degrating, but my thought is if she had something she wanted me to do I would sacrifice. Maybe thats just me, please help!<br /><br />Help her to see if from your perspective by turning the tables. The very next time there is something she truly enjoys you doing with her but that you don&#039;t like doing (e.g. shopping, a hobby, whatever) refuse to participate. Tell her that if she pressures you, she&#039;s being selfish in... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:24:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8484315 Answer to What would you think of your spouse having a friend of the opposite sex that they talk to via text, phone, and facebook almost every day? What if they have had "emotional" affairs in the past? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8382407 What would you think of your spouse having a friend of the opposite sex that they talk to via text, phone, and facebook almost every day? What if they have had "emotional" affairs in the past?<br /><br />It depends on what they are talking about. If they are reliving their trysts at the hotel, that&#039;s not good. If they are talking about business, friends, or who&#039;s having the better season, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, or Tom Brady, there&#039;s no problem. If the subject doesn&#039;t... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:06:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8382407 Answer to "Cheating" used to mean adultery. It seems to have morphed into undefined disapproved behavior. What exactly is considered cheating now? Can I call whatever I don't like cheating? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8382288 "Cheating" used to mean adultery. It seems to have morphed into undefined disapproved behavior. What exactly is considered cheating now? Can I call whatever I don't like cheating?<br /><br />All this nouveau &quot;emotional affair&quot; cheating is so much psychobabble. Cheating = adultery. Period. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:50:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8382288 Answer to Why don't some men wear their wedding rings? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8382254 Why don't some men wear their wedding rings?<br /><br />I see no reason to wear one. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:47:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8382254 Answer to Why don't some men wear their wedding rings? I've seen this a lot and it's confusing for us single girls! http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8382239 Why don't some men wear their wedding rings? I've seen this a lot and it's confusing for us single girls!<br /><br />It&#039;s 2010. Many women don&#039;t take their husband&#039;s name and many men don&#039;t wear rings anymore. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:45:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8382239 Answer to Is a married man cheating if he regularly communicates via email and text with a young attractive co-worker who has expressed having feelings for him -- if the communication is strictly limited to business matters with no "meetings?" http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8356103 Is a married man cheating if he regularly communicates via email and text with a young attractive co-worker who has expressed having feelings for him -- if the communication is strictly limited to business matters with no "meetings?"<br /><br />No. Adultery is cheating. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:04:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8356103 Answer to Should you ever tell your S/O that you love him/her unless you are 100% certain that they will say "I love you too"? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8316705 Should you ever tell your S/O that you love him/her unless you are 100% certain that they will say "I love you too"?<br /><br />No friggin way! Never! If she doesn&#039;t love you like you lover her, you will end up divorced anyway. Take it from somebody who knows. Married her and lived to regret it. She told me about a week later, after I asked her again. That should have been my first sign but I was so... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:12:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8316705 Answer to Which hand does a wedding ring go on? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8297551 Which hand does a wedding ring go on?<br /><br />Somebody else&#039;s. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:52:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8297551 Answer to I kissed my exgirlfriend and now I want to divorce my wife. I feel depressed. I want to start a new life. and I don't know if I love my wife anymore. Does anyone knows what is going on with me? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8297544 I kissed my exgirlfriend and now I want to divorce my wife. I feel depressed. I want to start a new life. and I don't know if I love my wife anymore. Does anyone knows what is going on with me?<br /><br />It means you want to take however many years you&#039;ve had with your wife and flush them down the toilet for someone you know you couldn&#039;t make a relationship with work? It means you need to stop seeing your ex and go see your wife. It means that if you don&#039;t get your act together... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:51:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8297544 Answer to Men only! Deep down would you say most men want one women who loves them and wants sex with them and treats them good? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8297532 Men only! Deep down would you say most men want one women who loves them and wants sex with them and treats them good?<br /><br />Just one? Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:48:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8297532 Answer to What are the three best questions to ask someone before you marry them? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8297525 What are the three best questions to ask someone before you marry them?<br /><br />Can you prove that you are financially independent? May I do a complete, unlimited background check, to include financial, criminal, and personal? Will you sign a pre-nup? Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:47:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8297525 Answer to What is the number one thing to look for in a partner? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8294815 What is the number one thing to look for in a partner?<br /><br />Financial independence. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:27:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8294815 Answer to Is Sarah Palin too dumb to be President? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8278653 Is Sarah Palin too dumb to be President?<br /><br />Not dumb. More like simple minded. She&#039;s not dumb as mother or housewife, or even the mayor of a small city whose economy she doesn&#039;t have to grow because it has oil. But, she&#039;s far too simple minded to be the President. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:31:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8278653 Answer to Would there be fewer affairs and less adultery if polygamy was legal? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8244371 Would there be fewer affairs and less adultery if polygamy was legal?<br /><br />Definitely. More love and attention at home usually = fewer affairs. More sex at home usually = less adultery. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:07:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8244371 Answer to Can i get a restraining order against my mentally abusive husband? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8169512 Can i get a restraining order against my mentally abusive husband?<br /><br />I didn&#039;t know you could do that. My wife is mentally abusive. She nags me to no end. Looking for the local police number now. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:13:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8169512 Answer to Would you leave your husband/wife if it wasn't for the children? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8149431 Would you leave your husband/wife if it wasn't for the children?<br /><br />I did that for a few years. Now, I&#039;m done. But, I&#039;ve got to get her a decent job, so that when I divorce her gold digging butt, I don&#039;t end up paying alimony. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:30:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8149431 Answer to I'm 27 and make $125,000 p.a., should I consider a pre-nup before getting married? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8135623 I'm 27 and make $125,000 p.a., should I consider a pre-nup before getting married?<br /><br />Absolutely, 100%. You don&#039;t know whether they are gold diggers or not, until after the marriage, sometimes years after the marriage. It happened to me. It can happen to you. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:19:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8135623 Answer to What is the most important feature in picking a "soulmate?" http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8116607 What is the most important feature in picking a "soulmate?"<br /><br />When neither of you must pursue the other. You can&#039;t &quot;pick&quot; a soulmate. You either are, or you are not. When you feel that way involuntariliy, having little to do with physicality. When you can&#039;t stand to not be together, when your heart aches if you can&#039;t be... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:34:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8116607 Answer to What do you do when you feel bad about your husband's long hours of work? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8116542 What do you do when you feel bad about your husband's long hours of work?<br /><br />My wife was irritated by my long hours. She reacted angrily and became bitter and critical because I was also struggling to run a business. My reaction was to avoid her, even when I was at home. &nbsp; My advice is to make him want to spend whatever available time he has with you. Make it as... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:21:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8116542 Answer to My wife had an affair with another man, I forgave her and show that I love her so why does she keep pushing me away? Why does she not show remourse, Why wont she let allow anyone to help her? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8116497 My wife had an affair with another man, I forgave her and show that I love her so why does she keep pushing me away? Why does she not show remourse, Why wont she let allow anyone to help her?<br /><br />If you want to hang in there and keep trying, please do. However, I have learned from personal experience that you can&#039;t force someone to love you if they don&#039;t. I know, I tried for years. I fell in love instantly and deeply. I had to convince her to love me, and I thought I had... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:12:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8116497 Answer to Would you continue to love someone if s/he is lukewarm towards you? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8110250 Would you continue to love someone if s/he is lukewarm towards you?<br /><br />Love, no. Tolerate, maybe. For the kids&#039; sake. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:09:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8110250 Answer to Are you and your spouse "in a relationship together" or are you just existing without a relationship? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8109969 Are you and your spouse "in a relationship together" or are you just existing without a relationship?<br /><br />We&#039;re tolerating each other. I would like to make it better but she&#039;s not ready. I&#039;m about fed up and will probably be cutting her off soon. She makes almost no money, so I need to get her a decent job so she can support herself because I&#039;m not paying alimony. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:34:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8109969 Answer to How do I get over that my boyfriend notices attractive women, while I choose to personally keep my eyes for him only? I never notice other men, why isn't he the same? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8100207 How do I get over that my boyfriend notices attractive women, while I choose to personally keep my eyes for him only? I never notice other men, why isn't he the same?<br /><br />If he didn&#039;t even notice them, he wouldn&#039;t notice you either. That&#039;s what heterosexual men do. It&#039;s hard wired. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:43:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8100207 Answer to What should you do if it turns out that money is what's most important to your wife, even more important than your relationship? (It only became obvious after you got married.) http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8099349 What should you do if it turns out that money is what's most important to your wife, even more important than your relationship? (It only became obvious after you got married.)<br /><br />Ask her straight up if money is more important to her than you. Then, have her prove it by having separate bank accounts. You each support yourselves and contribute toward household expenses, including food. See how she acts. Hopefully, it will cause her to do some soul searching. If she... Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:05:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8099349 Answer to Do you think married couples should have access to each other's email? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8098668 Do you think married couples should have access to each other's email?<br /><br />No, what if there&#039;s something you don&#039;t want him/her to know about? Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:45:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8098668 Answer to When one is trapped in a loveless marriage and divorce is not an option what should one do? is committing an affair justified? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8092230 When one is trapped in a loveless marriage and divorce is not an option what should one do? is committing an affair justified?<br /><br />You don&#039;t need his agreement to get a divorce. But, putting the kids&#039; interests and security above your own, if you can remain civil is not a bad thing. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:10:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8092230 Answer to Does/Did your wedding ring have diamond(s) in it? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8086502 Does/Did your wedding ring have diamond(s) in it?<br /><br />Nope. Don&#039;t wear one. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:36:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8086502 Answer to Would you consider someone having an affair if they are married and just talking to another person of the opposite sex and meeting with them but not having sex and not telling the other partner about it? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8086311 Would you consider someone having an affair if they are married and just talking to another person of the opposite sex and meeting with them but not having sex and not telling the other partner about it?<br /><br />If they are having ongoing intimate and romantic meetings, expressing their love and desire for each other, it&#039;s an affair. If not, they are just friends, and it&#039;s not an affair. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:12:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8086311 Answer to How would you react if you discovered your husband had a large sum of money in a separate account? He says he had it before you were married, but he would share some of it with you. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8077917 How would you react if you discovered your husband had a large sum of money in a separate account? He says he had it before you were married, but he would share some of it with you.<br /><br />Unless she&#039;s a gold digger, it wouldn&#039;t make any difference to her. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:58:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8077917 Answer to Why is it that sometimes I want to choke the very life out of my husband, and sometimes I love him to death and can't live with out him. Do all married people feel that way or is it just me? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8057552 Why is it that sometimes I want to choke the very life out of my husband, and sometimes I love him to death and can't live with out him. Do all married people feel that way or is it just me?<br /><br />Sounds like mental illness. Tell your doctor you want to kill your husband. He will give you a referral to a shrink. Do it with the quickness. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:30:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8057552 Answer to Why do we focus on the wrongness of this one beating that one? Doesn't that convey the message that violence is OK as long as you're beating up the right person? Shouldn't the message be that ALL violence is wrong? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8042724 Why do we focus on the wrongness of this one beating that one? Doesn't that convey the message that violence is OK as long as you're beating up the right person? Shouldn't the message be that ALL violence is wrong?<br /><br />Because we live in a society that glorifies violence. You will get a lot of answers from people who justify and glorify violence, beating and victimizing those who are weaker as the best way to resolve conflict and gain power. It&#039;s no wonder that domestic violence is a problem. If we... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:12:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8042724 Answer to Are there any other reasons why marriage is sacred and should be monogamous besides religious ones? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8012418 Are there any other reasons why marriage is sacred and should be monogamous besides religious ones?<br /><br />Marriage is the #1 reason for divorce. If we get rid of that archaic institution, there would be no more divorces. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:36:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8012418 Answer to Are there any other reasons why marriage is sacred and should be monogamous besides religious ones? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8012193 Are there any other reasons why marriage is sacred and should be monogamous besides religious ones?<br /><br />Sacred? No, no way. It&#039;s a take or leave it cultural tradition. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:08:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8012193 Answer to Is your husband/wife your best friend? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7978420 Is your husband/wife your best friend?<br /><br />She&#039;s definitely way up there on the list. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:09:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7978420 Answer to 2/3 of divorces are initiated by women. Should society train men to initiate divorce more often? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7978384 2/3 of divorces are initiated by women. Should society train men to initiate divorce more often?<br /><br />Men are too willing to put up with being treated like crap. Women don&#039;t put up with it. Men need to man-up and divorce her if she&#039;s abusing the privilege. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:05:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7978384 Answer to What's the worst secret or lie you kept or keeping from your partner? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7918940 What's the worst secret or lie you kept or keeping from your partner?<br /><br />She thinks I was born as a man. I had the surgery before we met and she can&#039;t tell that I used to be a woman. Plus, I had it done before we even met. So, she doesn&#039;t need to know. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:57:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7918940 Answer to Do abortion haters share the public health option haters hatred for children? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7880533 Do abortion haters share the public health option haters hatred for children?<br /><br />The real haters of children are the ones prefer to see them killed rather than have a chance at life, if they happen to be inconvenient. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:11:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7880533 Answer to If your close friend needs you to go with her to get an abortion because she's carrying yet another girl (she wants a boy), would you help her or judge her? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7880518 If your close friend needs you to go with her to get an abortion because she's carrying yet another girl (she wants a boy), would you help her or judge her?<br /><br />If there&#039;s nothing wrong with abortion, what difference does it make why she wants it? If you&#039;re pro choice, you&#039;re pro choice. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:09:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7880518 Answer to Why do people who are completely ignorant of Islam hate it so much? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7668118 Why do people who are completely ignorant of Islam hate it so much?<br /><br />All some people know about Islam is that almost all suicide bombers are Muslim, and that there are thousands of others who are being trained and indoctrinated to become future terrorist bombers. Take that away, and Islam&#039;s reputation is little different than any other religion. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:44:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7668118 Answer to The guy I'm supposed to marry(arranged marriage)was chatting with me, and during the conversation, he said"did you gain weight because you look fat/bulky in your pictures (don't mind),is it just your pictures or umm"I'm 21,5'7,125pounds, what should I do? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7568627 The guy I'm supposed to marry(arranged marriage)was chatting with me, and during the conversation, he said"did you gain weight because you look fat/bulky in your pictures (don't mind),is it just your pictures or umm"I'm 21,5'7,125pounds, what should I do?<br /><br />Answer his question. People can look different in one picture vs. another. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:29:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7568627 Answer to Should a wife be able to control how often her husband talks to an ex girlfriend? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7568440 Should a wife be able to control how often her husband talks to an ex girlfriend?<br /><br />No, he&#039;s not her property (nor is she his). She should stop being so insecure and let the man live his life. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:00:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7568440 Answer to Is nagging verbal, mental, or emotional abuse? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7370722 Is nagging verbal, mental, or emotional abuse?<br /><br />All of the above. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:46:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7370722 Answer to If you're the sole breadwinner, but your spouse says they no longer in love with you, do you leave them in poverty? Or, stick around to provide anyway? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7352494 If you're the sole breadwinner, but your spouse says they no longer in love with you, do you leave them in poverty? Or, stick around to provide anyway?<br /><br />Divorce her and take the kids with you. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:53:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7352494 Answer to When your man popped the question, did you know it was coming, or was it completely out of the blue? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7281558 When your man popped the question, did you know it was coming, or was it completely out of the blue?<br /><br />SHE shocked me. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:57:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7281558 Answer to If your spouse has stopped making love to you, but is satisfied with the marriage, would it be better for you to have an affair and not tell them, or get a divorce which would devastate them? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7281522 If your spouse has stopped making love to you, but is satisfied with the marriage, would it be better for you to have an affair and not tell them, or get a divorce which would devastate them?<br /><br />Divorce. You can&#039;t force someone to want you. I&#039;d just go find someone who did without cajoling. It&#039;s a waste of time. It never works for long. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:49:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7281522 Answer to If you dont believe in God do you feel less guilty when you do something wrong http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7281506 If you dont believe in God do you feel less guilty when you do something wrong<br /><br />I would think that there are less things considered to be wrong. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:46:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7281506 Answer to Why are atheists generalized as christian-hating elitists? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7281405 Why are atheists generalized as christian-hating elitists?<br /><br />People like that guy with the beard that spells God GAWD.. He&#039;s filled with hate and rage. I think he&#039;s gonna blow his aorta. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:27:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7281405 Answer to So i want to get him a nice wedding band, what do guys like? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7281233 So i want to get him a nice wedding band, what do guys like?<br /><br />The invisible kind that you can&#039;t feel. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:56:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7281233 Answer to Is it okay that my husband and I don't wear our wedding rings? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7281230 Is it okay that my husband and I don't wear our wedding rings?<br /><br />It&#039;s just as good or better. Your marriage is nobody else&#039;s business. You don&#039;t need to advertise it to strangers. I&#039;m sure your friends and family know. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:55:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7281230 Answer to Married Men: Do you wear your wedding ring? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7281218 Married Men: Do you wear your wedding ring?<br /><br />Nope. I hate rings. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:54:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7281218 Answer to If he is otherwise a great husband, does it really matter he won't wear a wedding ring? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7281208 If he is otherwise a great husband, does it really matter he won't wear a wedding ring?<br /><br />It&#039;s entirely up to him if he wears a ring or not. It&#039;s his finger. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:53:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7281208 Answer to What is cosidered cheating in a marraige? Is it just sex with someone else? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7259282 What is cosidered cheating in a marraige? Is it just sex with someone else?<br /><br />. . . without permission. Sometimes they are cool with it. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:39:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7259282 Answer to I'm 21 F and my bf is 40 is he to old for me http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7259276 I'm 21 F and my bf is 40 is he to old for me<br /><br />Nope. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:38:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7259276 Answer to 3 of my sisters are pregnant, every year there are always more than one that is pregnant. does this look weird to anyone elts? is any other family have the same thing going on or is it just mine? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7233475 3 of my sisters are pregnant, every year there are always more than one that is pregnant. does this look weird to anyone elts? is any other family have the same thing going on or is it just mine?<br /><br />No, my brother and I synced twice like that. His kids are exactly 3 months younger than mine. Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:25:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7233475 Answer to My friend spanks her teenage daughters, it seems to do the trick but i'm not sure if i want to spank mine.... what should i do? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7233465 My friend spanks her teenage daughters, it seems to do the trick but i'm not sure if i want to spank mine.... what should i do?<br /><br />Ignore advice from others including people who already raised their kids, and do what works for your kids. Just make sure you communicate why your kids are getting disciplined, whatever form you choose. Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:24:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7233465 Answer to My husband has recently began communicating with an ex-girl friend/friend from over 10 years ago. I trust my hubby but I don't trust her. She is married, but texted my husband while she was on vacation (with her husband)...do you think that's weird? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7233427 My husband has recently began communicating with an ex-girl friend/friend from over 10 years ago. I trust my hubby but I don't trust her. She is married, but texted my husband while she was on vacation (with her husband)...do you think that's weird?<br /><br />She was probably asking for travel tips. Nothing to worry about. Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:19:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7233427 Answer to Before getting engaged, should a woman inform her boyfriend that she previously had an abortion?(prior to meeting him) http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7226541 Before getting engaged, should a woman inform her boyfriend that she previously had an abortion?(prior to meeting him)<br /><br />No, and &quot;he&quot; doesn&#039;t need to mention his sex reassignment surgery. It&#039;s in the past. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:01:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7226541 Answer to What's the best way of lowering the costs of health care? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7189571 What's the best way of lowering the costs of health care?<br /><br />It&#039;s mainly lifestyle. &nbsp; 1. Better prenatal care to prevent premature births. 2. Force overweight people to lose weight, or lose health coverage. 3. People who smoke don&#039;t get health coverage. 4. Force people to exercise or lose their health coverage.Ban unhealthy fast food. ... Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:50:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7189571 Answer to I dont understand! How can woman possibly have an abortion? I am not downing it. It is just that if you see the look in a babies eyes when they are born, and the baby looks at you, you feel different. And if you are not wanting a baby! http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6913594 I dont understand! How can woman possibly have an abortion? I am not downing it. It is just that if you see the look in a babies eyes when they are born, and the baby looks at you, you feel different. And if you are not wanting a baby!<br /><br />There is nothing unique or unusual about being pregnant at a bad time. It&#039;s happened to hundreds of millions of women. Most of them feel that it being a really bad time to have a baby is no excuse for killing a human being. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:05:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6913594 Answer to When did you start believing in the evolutionary theory? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6905823 When did you start believing in the evolutionary theory?<br /><br />I started disbelieving it when I began to seriously study biology. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:44:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6905823 Answer to If evolution were true where is all the intermediate fossil remains? or are there any living? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6905803 If evolution were true where is all the intermediate fossil remains? or are there any living?<br /><br />The theory claims that the minute changes happened every so slowly and gradually, adding up over billions of years. Thus, there should far, far more &quot;intermediate&quot; fossils than have been uncovered. The gaps are ginormous, compared to what the theory is. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:42:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6905803 Answer to Pro-lifers: could/would you marry someone who was pro-choice? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6895636 Pro-lifers: could/would you marry someone who was pro-choice?<br /><br />No, but I have been able to convince a couple people that abortion is killing an innocent person and they now personally reject it. If she could be convinced, then I might consider her. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:00:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6895636 Answer to What should be done if a wife is jealous of a platonic friend for no good reason, and can't be convinced otherwise? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6877007 What should be done if a wife is jealous of a platonic friend for no good reason, and can't be convinced otherwise?<br /><br />Once you&#039;ve done everything you can to help her, she will need to work through the issue on her own. Or, maybe send her to counseling. You can&#039;t let her control you. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:03:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6877007 Answer to Should you have to end a platonic friendship if your wife/husband doesn't like her/him? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6865545 Should you have to end a platonic friendship if your wife/husband doesn't like her/him?<br /><br />So, all I have to do is tell her it&#039;s a platonic relationship?!?! BRILLIANT!!! Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:07:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6865545 Answer to What would you do if you woke up in a morgue? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6833635 What would you do if you woke up in a morgue?<br /><br />Hope I was the security guard. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:52:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6833635 Answer to If parents don't share the same last name, should kids get the last name of the mother, the father, hyphenated, or their own unique last name? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6827032 If parents don't share the same last name, should kids get the last name of the mother, the father, hyphenated, or their own unique last name?<br /><br />Dad&#039;s, especially if the parents are married. Hyphenated names are long and complicated and will eventually lead to confusion in succeeding generations. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:28:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6827032 Answer to Should women change their names when marrying? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6825199 Should women change their names when marrying?<br /><br />If she wants a traditional wedding, with the diamond ring, white gown, etc. she should. That&#039;s part of the tradition. If they&#039;re going to get married on the beach with flip-flops or in Vegas, she can do whatever she wants. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:08:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6825199 Answer to Your gf/bf says, "your such a ....!" How do you respond? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6780214 Your gf/bf says, "your such a ....!" How do you respond?<br /><br />So, what? You&#039;re mama wears combat boots. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:27:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6780214 Answer to If you, you're husband/wife, and two children were on a cruise ship & your husband/wife fell off the ship...would you jump and risk dying for him/her...and orphan your children...or stay on ship so that your children would have at least one living parent? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6769909 If you, you're husband/wife, and two children were on a cruise ship & your husband/wife fell off the ship...would you jump and risk dying for him/her...and orphan your children...or stay on ship so that your children would have at least one living parent?<br /><br />My kids would forever resent me for &quot;letting&quot; their mom drown instead of being a selfish coward. I would be smart though, and make sure that several people knew what happened, saw where I jumped off, and I would try to quickly grab a life preserver before jumping in. A 30 second... Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:35:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6769909 Answer to If your close friend needs you to go with her to get an abortion because she's carrying yet another girl (she wants a boy), would you help her or judge her? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6739772 If your close friend needs you to go with her to get an abortion because she's carrying yet another girl (she wants a boy), would you help her or judge her?<br /><br />If you weren&#039;t pro-choice, she wouldn&#039;t ask. If you&#039;re pro-choice, you would have to support her. It would be very hypocritical not to. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:05:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6739772 Answer to If you could go back and do over how you got married, what would you do different? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6723377 If you could go back and do over how you got married, what would you do different?<br /><br />Not show up. Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:43:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6723377 Answer to How much would be a fitting donation to Medical Students for Choice in Dr. Tiller's memory? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6699031 How much would be a fitting donation to Medical Students for Choice in Dr. Tiller's memory?<br /><br />I&#039;d prefer to donate to the March of Dimes, the leading non-profit organization for pregnancy and baby health. This is their mission statement: Our mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:21:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6699031 Answer to Do you think (realistically) that someone would be discriminated against if they had an Atheist or secular bumpersticker or decal on their car? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6698574 Do you think (realistically) that someone would be discriminated against if they had an Atheist or secular bumpersticker or decal on their car?<br /><br />In a church parking lot for sure. Elsewhere, nobody cares unless they&#039;ve got 35 different bumper stickers on their car, which convinces most people that the driver is a nutcase. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:26:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6698574 Answer to Where can you find a good, non-traceable porn site? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6698521 Where can you find a good, non-traceable porn site?<br /><br />Just use a proxy server site. Google &quot;proxy.&quot; There&#039;s hundreds of free proxy sites that make it so that your IP address doesn&#039;t actually go to the site. Download and use the Firefox browser, which allows you to selectively delete your web browsing history. If you... Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:22:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6698521 Answer to How long before polygamy is legalized in all 50 US states? . . . . Will it be before or after same-sex marriage is legalized? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6637915 How long before polygamy is legalized in all 50 US states? . . . . Will it be before or after same-sex marriage is legalized?<br /><br />It will be re-legalized within 10-12 years. The age of prejudice, intolerance, and bigotry is ending. Polygamy is just as old and just as valid as monogamy. It&#039;s not a slippery slope argument. It should have never become illegal. Fri, 29 May 2009 08:04:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6637915 Answer to Why would a woman allow polygamy? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6637816 Why would a woman allow polygamy?<br /><br />It&#039;s not a matter of allow, it&#039;s a matter of participation. Polygamy is not done TO you, it&#039;s something that&#039;s natural to many people. Because of intolerance and prejudice, many people are forced to suppress it. Fri, 29 May 2009 07:53:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6637816 Answer to Men: Would you marry a woman who refused to take your last name? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6637800 Men: Would you marry a woman who refused to take your last name?<br /><br />No, that would tip me off that she&#039;s a roughneck, not a team player, not family oriented, and hard to deal with. I&#039;ll save myself the misery and find a sweet lady to marry. Fri, 29 May 2009 07:51:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6637800