Author Topic: When your spouse wants to avoid pregnancy (Read 2797 times)

Änσnymσus · « **on:** February 12, 2014, 07:36:09 PM »

What do you do?

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #1 on:** February 12, 2014, 07:41:36 PM »

Well, it is a sin to have relations with the intention of avoiding pregnancy.

s2srea · « **Reply #2 on:** February 12, 2014, 07:43:40 PM »

In all Charity, perhaps you should have this discussion with your priest, not an internet forum.

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #3 on:** February 12, 2014, 08:13:16 PM »

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In all Charity, perhaps you should have this discussion with your priest, not an internet forum.

He posted as anonymous so let us allow this thread to ebb and flow.

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #4 on:** February 12, 2014, 09:28:20 PM »

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #5 on:** February 12, 2014, 09:34:55 PM »

Because not everyone has easy access to a good priest.
Because not everyone knows the teaching of the Church regarding unbelieving spouses.
Because not everyone knows what to do or can easily find someone who does.

THAT'S WHY!!

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #6 on:** February 12, 2014, 09:57:56 PM »

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In all Charity, perhaps you should have this discussion with your priest, not an internet forum.

I hate this kind of answer. Obviously everything is better discussed with a priest but that does not mean that we can't ask questions online in a friendly internet Catholic forum.

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #7 on:** February 12, 2014, 10:01:00 PM »

I take it your spouse is a non-Catholic?

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #8 on:** February 12, 2014, 11:10:06 PM »

OP, I suggest you read Castii Connubii, which is quite possibly the best compendium of the Church's teachings on marriage. A must read for all married couples. You will find that it addresses your issue. I'd quote it for you, but then you wouldn't have a reason to read it, and it sounds like you should.

It's a bit long, so it might take you some time. You don't have to do it all in one sitting. But read it.

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2014, 12:29:55 PM »

+1 for reading Castii Connubii.

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2014, 04:22:47 PM »

Pray for the spouse and reason with her.

Maybe beat yourself over the head for marrying that kind of woman.

Traditional Catholicism is so very important in young people's lives because if the youngsters have access to a Traditional Catholic Priest they won't get involved in these lust-based marriages.

Oh yes, pray for your spouse daily!

s2srea · « **Reply #11 on:** February 13, 2014, 04:34:32 PM »

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In all Charity, perhaps you should have this discussion with your priest, not an internet forum.

I hate this kind of answer. Obviously everything is better discussed with a priest but that does not mean that we can't ask questions online in a friendly internet Catholic forum.

Asking if you look fat in an outfit is appropriate for this forum. Asking for tips on how to handle awkward social scenarios is also appropriate. Handing a situation like this that is very delicate, and can mean the damnation of one's soul is not, especially considering the varying viewpoints on this topic here.

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #12 on:** February 13, 2014, 04:46:49 PM »

Is the spouse avoiding pregnancy for now? Is there any other children involved? Is the spouse avoiding pregnancy period, wants none?

Frances · « **Reply #13 on:** February 13, 2014, 07:23:46 PM »

:dancing-banana:
Why do readers assume the "spouse" is female? Maybe a sorry excuse for a man doesn't want his wife pregnant because another baby means more expense and his wife off her job on maternity leave? Before you down-thumb me, a relative of mine found herself abandoned while six months pregnant after three children. Why? She would not use birth control and refused to have an (then still illegal) abortion. In the years following Vat. II, she divorced, married a Protestant and not one of the now adult children or their families is Catholic. Most have no religion at all.

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #14 on:** February 13, 2014, 08:34:33 PM »

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In all Charity, perhaps you should have this discussion with your priest, not an internet forum.

I hate this kind of answer. Obviously everything is better discussed with a priest but that does not mean that we can't ask questions online in a friendly internet Catholic forum.

Asking if you look fat in an outfit is appropriate for this forum. Asking for tips on how to handle awkward social scenarios is also appropriate. Handing a situation like this that is very delicate, and can mean the damnation of one's soul is not, especially considering the varying viewpoints on this topic here.

the only viewpoint that will lead to the damnation of his soul is if we advise him to cave in, use contraception, which no one has yet to advise....there's no easy answer..you may have to choose God over your spouse..if it leads to a separation so be it, prayer of course helps with everything , discussing with your priest won't help if your spouse doesn't care what the priest thinks, if she does then of course discuss with the priest, he'll bring up natural family planning as a possible solution

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