The REAP Team - Relationships

Am I too picky in dating?

heather — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:26:47 -0500

Why didn't he call?

heather — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:10:44 -0500

Dear REAP,
I really like this guy. He talks to me a bunch when we are together and then says he'll call or something, but he never follows through. I don't understand. What should I do?
Check out Heather's thoughts on the dream of a man and the dream of a woman and how we settle far too often. There are also great tips for the times when you're single...how to deal and wait with trust.

I’m dating a ‘weird’ guy; what should I do?

paul — Thu, 17 May 2007 11:47:35 -0500

I am dating this guy that everyone thinks is weird. He is really sweet - what should I do?

How can I turn around an impure relationship?

heather — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 15:50:01 -0500

My boyfriend and I have been in a relationship for a little over a year, and though we have not had sex, I know there are parts of our relationship that aren't so pure. We want to be sexually pure in all ways, but are having difficulty. It seems really hard to introduce true chastity when we have already done things. How do I steer our relationship out of this bad direction?

How can I stop thinking about my ex?

paul — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 16:49:58 -0500

When moving on seems impossible, there are a few things that can help you work through the loss and start fresh. Check out my top 4 tips for getting over your ex.

Freak dancing is okay, right?

heather — Fri, 17 Mar 2006 15:09:46 -0500

From my own experience with freak dancing, I know it's tempting and easy to fall into, but it's far from chastity. Let me explain why.

How far is too far?

stlyouth — Wed, 28 Dec 2005 13:27:57 -0500

As an intelligent person, you know that there is a lot you can do (physically) with the opposite sex, without actually having intercourse, right? To answer this question, you'll have to get in Paul's brain (sorry!).

What if my boyfriend likes porn and strip clubs?

stlyouth — Tue, 06 Dec 2005 12:50:55 -0500

My boyfriend likes porn and strip clubs. What can I do?

Were Adam and Eve married?

stlyouth — Tue, 05 Jul 2005 13:52:32 -0500

If the Church says we have to be married first in order to have sex then why is it not mentioned anywhere in the Bible about Adam and Eve being married since they had two kids - Cain and Abel?

What's the deal with the Church's teaching on homosexuality?

stlyouth — Mon, 25 Apr 2005 13:51:34 -0500

From someone who has several friends with homosexual attractions, let me say this is not easy to respond to in a page or two. So, here are some thoughts and then powerful resources that delve deeper on this topic.

How do I know if he likes me?

stlyouth — Thu, 10 Feb 2005 13:51:10 -0500

It's not easy to distinguish between a friendly guy and a guy who's interested in more than a friendship. Here are a couple things to look for...

"Friends with benefits..." what do you think about it?

stlyouth — Tue, 13 Jul 2004 13:50:43 -0500

From a girl who once considered the “friends with benefits” situation and even was the one to suggest it to a guy friend in high school, let me say that it’s...

Does chastity include tight clothes & heavy making-out?

stlyouth — Fri, 26 Sep 2003 13:02:31 -0500

Do you prefer to eat cereal with a knife, fork or spoon? Find out how to get a "spoonful" of what you want in relationships - not just the bare minimum.

I don't regret what I've done. Am I a terrible person?

stlyouth — Tue, 01 Jul 2003 12:58:29 -0500

It's actually natural and normal to not experience the feeling of regret immediately or at all after making a mistake. But, how we feel doesn't change what took place.

Want great sex?

stlyouth — Wed, 22 Jan 2003 12:57:52 -0500

Have you ever heard of sex as “going all the way?” If you want the greatest sex, it requires going all the way - find out how here.

Is oral sex okay?

stlyouth — Tue, 14 Jan 2003 12:57:19 -0500

Former president Bill Clinton certainly confused a generation - is oral sex actually sex or something else? Stay puzzled no longer.

I want to live chastely, but don't think I can. Is it really possible?

stlyouth — Fri, 25 Jan 2002 12:54:49 -0500

It’s not an easy decision, and living it can often be a great challenge. However, chastity most certainly CAN be done. Here are four quick stories…