Liturgy & Liturgical Law Forum: Respect for Spouse
Respect for Spouse QUESTION from Shirley on May 13, 2002 Peace in Christ. Please forgive the length of this question but I really need an answer a.s.a.p. This is probably not the correct forum but I am at my wits end and need help.
My husband collects things from garage sales and flea markets - things such as doll houses, trucks, planes, cars, bicycles, tapes, dolls, doll clothes, chalk boards, boxing gloves - you name it, it is in the house - in the basement and the garage is filled with this stuff. I feel terrible about having all these things when there are children out there who have very little. I feel as though I am being choked out of the house (and I'm not kidding)! I have tried to reason with him, talk to him about this but he becomes so angry. I have been tempted so many times to get rid of this stuff by giving it to day care centres, other children, or whomever would appreciate it. I don't know why he is doing this but it is driving me crazy. Do I have the right to get rid of these things? I realize that we are to have respect for the dignity of the human person but this is ridiculous. He's not using this stuff, not doing anything with it but boxing it up and storing it in the basement and garage. Pretty soon I won'
I would appreciate your reply a.s.a.p. In Christ
Shirley
ANSWER by Mr. Jacob Slavek on May 15, 2002 Dear Shirley,
Since your question is of spirituality rather than of Sacred Liturgy I have forwarded it to our Faith and Spirituality forum. Please look for your answer there.
Mr. Slavek
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