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No Regrets

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- Chapter One
- Chapter Two

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Now that you have read No Regrets, let's talk about some of the issues addressed in the story.

Grab a glass of your favorite beverage, a few snacks, a couple of your reading buddies, and strike up a discussion with the following questions in mind. Have fun.


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No Regrets - Question 1

Tina and Connie had different views on what Karen should do about Johnny. Tina said to leave him. Connie said to try and work it out. Do you agree with either? What would have been your advice?


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No Regrets - Question 2

a. Under what conditions, if any, should married individuals seek advice from single people?

b. What about Karen getting advice from Tina?


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No Regrets - Question 3

Close friends share all kinds of information, including some secrets and marriage 'stuff'.

a. Is there any marital or relationship-related information that should be kept in the strictest confidence, not to be shared outside of the marriage with even close friends and family?

b. How much of Johnny's business should Karen have shared with Tina?


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No Regrets - Question 4

a. What are the red flags / warning signs associated with a marriage headed for disaster?

b. How do you recognize them?

c. How do you correct them?

d. What signs did Johnny have?

e. What should he have done about them?


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No Regrets - Question 5

a. How and when do you forgive a mate or loved one for hurting you?

b. Is there ever a time when enough is enough?

c. Are there any conditions by which you can't or won't forgive someone?

d. Can you forgive without forgetting?

e. Do you think that Karen should forgive Johnny for seeing another woman?

f. Is Karen an innocent victim? How did she contribute to the marital breakdown?


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No Regrets - Question 6

What help can God provide in a troubled marriage or in tough financial times?


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No Regrets - Question 7

a. How do you shield children from the struggles and issues that occur with their parents?

b. How do you keep them from feeling like they have to take sides?

c. What could Karen have done to improve the relationship between Johnny and John Erick?


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No Regrets - Question 8

a. Can someone fine compatibility in a mate who does not have the same educational or professional or religious aspirations?

b. How significant was the fact that Karen and Johnny were at different places spiritually and professionally


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No Regrets - Question 9

a. What is the best way to handle financial issues in a relationship?

b. What could Johnny and Karen have done differently?


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No Regrets - Question 10

a. If a person tends to be mean, nasty, whiny, or clingy during their serious illness, how tolerant should the caregiver / friend / helper be? Is there a limit?

b. If there is a limit, what do you do if it's reached?

c. Did Karen drive Johnny to a limit?


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No Regrets - Question 11

a. How do you handle a close friend who cares for you but also either envies you or is quick to give you hurtful information, primarily out of spite?

b. What was the key to Karen and Tina's friendship, recognizing their extreme personality differences?


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No Regrets - Question 12

What was it about Big Mama that enabled her to befriend Johnny in the hospital, even after he told her off?


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No Regrets - Question 13

a. What about Connie --- do you think that she was in denial about her illness?

b. What about Tyrone - do you think a man can change so dramatically for the 'right' woman or for any other reason?

c. Do you think that Tyrone will remarry after Connie?


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No Reqrets - Question 14

a. What are the various ways to check for breast cancer?

b. Which have you done personally?

Karen got breast cancer in her early 30s, although most mammograms aren't recommended to age 40 or 50.
c. How early should you have a mammogram done if you don't have a family history of breast cancer?


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No Regrets - Question 15

What does the dusty Bible metaphor on page one represent?


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