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DISCLAIMER: I am not trying to judge, offend, or make a definitive statement about anyone. I simply want to understand this issue and what this biblical passage actually means.

The Word of God says:
«But I say to you that whoever divorces his wife for any reason except sexual immorality causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a woman who is divorced commits adultery.» Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭32‬ ‭

From this passage, I understand that if one spouse leaves the other because of sexual sin or adultery, then the person who committed adultery has broken the marriage covenant. At the same time, the spouse who was betrayed is not guilty of that sin and may therefore be free from the marital bond with the adulterous spouse.
But this raises another question for me.

What about situations where people get married for the wrong reasons? For example, when young couples:
1. think they have found their lifelong partner, but later realize that it was only infatuation;
2. get married mainly so that they can have sex within marriage.

Then, after some time, their feelings fade, or they realize that the marriage was a mistake, and they decide to divorce not because of adultery or sexual immorality, but essentially without a biblical reason for divorce.
This is where my question comes in:

If someone divorces their spouse without a biblical reason, and then another person marries that divorced person, does that mean that the new spouse is also committing adultery?

In other words, should we consider not only the fact that a divorce took place, but also the reason why the divorce happened, as well as whether the person is still considered bound to their first marriage before God?

I would like to understand what exactly Jesus meant in Matthew 5:32 and how this passage should be understood alongside the other biblical passages concerning divorce and remarriage.

What I love most about BattleTech is the almost complete freedom to customize your mechs, the sense of progression where you start from the bottom and slowly build your company, while knowing that a few bad decisions can easily set you back.

I also really enjoy the tactical missions. There have been many situations where the enemy heavily outnumbered and outgunned me, yet I still managed to win through good strategy, positioning, and resource management. That’s exactly the kind of gameplay I’m looking for a game where your decisions can overcome overwhelming odds, and where tactics matter more than simply having stronger units.

I’m aware of games like:
● MENACE
● Xenonauts
● XCOM
● Silent Storm S2
I’ve finished some of them, and others just weren’t for me, so I’d really appreciate any recommendations.

I just need a miracle. I've been suffering from bipolar disorder since I was 13, and it's been suffering rather than living.

I know that Jesus died for our freedom and our healing, and I believe with all my heart that He wants health and healing for me and for everyone more than I can even imagine. I don't know why I'm still where I am, but I have faith that He can heal me.

At the same time, I believe He has given His children authority, and to some He has given gifts of healing.
That's what I need. Honestly, I'm so tired of suffering.
But through it all, Jesus will still be glorified, because He turns every evil thing into something good.

I've been describing to my psychiatrist the thoughts, feelings, and urges I've experienced during bipolar episodes and periods of very strong sexual urges.

Do you think it's worth it and safe to be this honest with my psychiatrist by saying something like: "I'm telling you this because I'm afraid that one day these urges or intrusive thoughts might take control of me, and I don't want to do something I'll regret."

Or: "I'm telling you this because I want to be completely honest. It scares me that these intrusive thoughts or strong urges could become so intense that resisting them might become very difficult. I don't ever want that to happen, which is why I want to find a way to prevent it."

My biggest fear is that if I say something like this, it could end up in my medical record and somehow affect my ability to immigrate to or stay in Canada by making me seem like a potential danger, or lead to some other serious consequences. I don't want that because Canada is the only place where I currently have access to the treatment I need.

If you think I should tell my psychiatrist something like this after everything I've already shared with them, which version would you choose the first or the second? Why?

Do you ever have those dreams where it feels like you've lived for years during the short time you were asleep?

In one of those dreams, I met her. She was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. We spent time together.
I still vividly remember the warmth we shared and the intimate closeness between two people in love.
We were so happy. Life felt so gentle and incredible. We went through so much together during what felt like an eternity.

At some point, it felt like we both realized something was happening. Almost instinctively, she said, "When you wake up, remember me," and then she started giving me her phone number. But she didn't have time to say the last four digits before I woke up.

I immediately wrote down the number and tried to remember the missing digits, but there were simply too many possible combinations, so I never figured them out.

I missed her so much, and I wanted to go back there just one more time. The care and tenderness I experienced with her felt so real even more real than what I experience in everyday life.

A few more times, I was able to vaguely remember her face, her smile... And every time I did, it made me incredibly sad.

Whenever I try to read a book, I can usually get through only a few lines before my mind drifts away.

I start replaying old memories, imagining conversations, or thinking about random things. The strange part is that my eyes keep moving across the page as if I'm still reading, but I'm not actually processing the text. After a while, I suddenly realize, "Wait... I haven't been reading at all," and I have to go back. Then the exact same thing happens again.

Has anyone else experienced this?
Did your ADHD medication help fix this issue?

Whenever I try to read a book, I can usually get through only a few lines before my mind drifts away.

I start replaying old memories, imagining conversations, or thinking about random things. The strange part is that my eyes keep moving across the page as if I'm still reading, but I'm not actually processing the text. After a while, I suddenly realize, "Wait... I haven't been reading at all," and I have to go back. Then the exact same thing happens again.

Has anyone else experienced this?
Did your ADHD medication help fix this issue?

I often read posts like, “I saw my psychiatrist,” or “I’m seeing my psychiatrist next week,” and things like that.

I’ve only seen a psychiatrist once, when I was first diagnosed, and then again a year later when I went to emergency mental health services because my condition had become unbelievably bad.

I’m finally going to see a psychiatrist again soon after waiting almost five months for the appointment (I’m in Canada). I’m just curious how do so many of you seem to get appointments with a psychiatrist so quickly?

You ever have those dreams where it feels like you've lived for years during the short time.

In one of those dreams, I met her. She was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. We spent time together.
I still vividly remember the warmth we shared and the intimate closeness between two people in love.
We were so happy. Life felt so gentle and incredible. We went through so much together during what felt like an eternity.

At some point, it felt like we both realized something was happening. Almost instinctively, she said, "When you wake up, remember me," and then she started giving me her phone number. But she didn't have time to say the last four digits before I woke up.

I immediately wrote down the number and tried to remember the missing digits, but there were simply too many possible combinations, so I never figured them out.

I missed her so much, and I wanted to go back there just one more time. The care and tenderness I experienced with her felt so real even more real than what I experience in everyday life.

A few more times, I was able to vaguely remember her face, her smile... And every time I did, it made me incredibly sad.

Do you ever have those dreams where it feels like you've lived for years during the short time you were asleep?

In one of those dreams, I met her. She was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. We spent time together.
I still vividly remember the warmth we shared and the intimate closeness between two people in love.
We were so happy. Life felt so gentle and incredible. We went through so much together during what felt like an eternity.

At some point, it felt like we both realized something was happening. Almost instinctively, she said, "When you wake up, remember me," and then she started giving me her phone number. But she didn't have time to say the last four digits before I woke up.

I immediately wrote down the number and tried to remember the missing digits, but there were simply too many possible combinations, so I never figured them out.

I missed her so much, and I wanted to go back there just one more time. The care and tenderness I experienced with her felt so real even more real than what I experience in everyday life.

A few more times, I was able to vaguely remember her face, her smile... And every time I did, it made me incredibly sad.

Do you ever have those dreams where it feels like you've lived for years during the short time you were asleep?

In one of those dreams, I met her. She was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. We spent time together.
I still vividly remember the warmth we shared and the intimate closeness between two people in love.
We were so happy. Life felt so gentle and incredible. We went through so much together during what felt like an eternity.

At some point, it felt like we both realized something was happening. Almost instinctively, she said, "When you wake up, remember me," and then she started giving me her phone number. But she didn't have time to say the last four digits before I woke up.

I immediately wrote down the number and tried to remember the missing digits, but there were simply too many possible combinations, so I never figured them out.

I missed her so much, and I wanted to go back there just one more time. The care and tenderness I experienced with her felt so real even more real than what I experience in everyday life.

A few more times, I was able to vaguely remember her face, her smile... And every time I did, it made me incredibly sad.

In the evening, I’m the version of myself who wants to change my life. I have big goals and ambitions. I make promises to myself and swear that this time will be different.

But by morning, a different version of me wakes up. He abandons every one of those promises and just laughs at the evening version of me.

“Did you really think we were going to do all that? That’s funny.”

What do you think about the idea that social media has made us believe that men and women are much worse than each other at certain things, creating a lot of unnecessary conflict, even though we’re actually far more alike than different, and the biggest differences often come down to individual personality?

At work I regularly lift moderately heavy items, and I’m constantly bending and squatting. We also move wet blankets by hand from an industrial washing machine to a dryer. When they’re wet, they become very heavy.

Because of this, I’ve had ongoing lower back pain. It started with shoulder pain, but now the left side of my lower back hurts so much that I can barely bend over. A few days of lighter duties haven’t made much of a difference.

Just to clarify: I’ve already seen a doctor, I’m taking muscle medication, and I’m being treated. I’m not looking for a medical brace. I’m looking for a good work belt or other long-term back support that can help reduce the strain on my back while I work.

I’d really appreciate any recommendations or personal experiences. (I’m in Canada.)

At work I regularly lift moderately heavy items, and I’m constantly bending and squatting. We also move wet blankets by hand from an industrial washing machine to a dryer. When they’re wet, they become very heavy.

Because of this, I’ve had ongoing lower back pain. It started with shoulder pain, but now the left side of my lower back hurts so much that I can barely bend over. A few days of lighter duties haven’t made much of a difference.

Just to clarify: I’ve already seen a doctor, I’m taking muscle medication, and I’m being treated. I’m not looking for a medical brace. I’m looking for a good work belt or other long-term back support that can help reduce the strain on my back while I work.

I’d really appreciate any recommendations or personal experiences. (I’m in Canada.)