June 30th, 2010 by Laura M. Brotherson
The Twilight Fervor
The Twilight fervor seems to be heating up again with the release of the next movie in the Twilight saga. What isn’t being talked about though is its potentially negative effects on relationships.
After seeing this disturbing Twilight parody music video, and hearing about “Twilight Moms” and such on Oprah, it seemed necessary to comment on the Twilight phenomenon, and it’s detrimental effects on marriages.
What may begin as harmless fun or a little escapism from the rigors of real life can easily become an obsession–especially if there is a void in one’s life that is hankering to be filled.
If the connection in marriage is already weak, and there is little happening to nourish it, filling the void with a fantasy is an easy snare to slip into. Read the rest of this entry »
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June 29th, 2010 by Laura M. Brotherson
One of my favorite websites/blogs for couples–The Love, Actually Blog (creative date ideas) is having a giveaway of our book “And They Were Not Ashamed–Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Fulfillment” and my talk on CD “Love 101–Learning to Love More Meaningfully.” Be sure to check it out! The Love, Actually Blog is a fabulously fun site for couples to receive many fun date night ideas to keep your marriage strong!
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June 4th, 2010 by Laura M. Brotherson
Yay for Date Night! In light of the news of Al Gore and his wife getting divorced it’s a reminder to us all that marriage requires constant nourishment. Date night nourishes the relationship mentally, emotionally, physically and even sexually…if you’re lucky! : )
Don’t miss date night. Make it a habit. Make it your highlight of the week!
For more date night tips, visit “Yay for Date Night!”
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