Laura's Strengthening Marriage Blog

Many couples have lost that lovin’ feeling when it comes to kissing and making out.

When was the last time you and your spouse made out?! Many couples have lost that lovin’ feeling when it comes to kissing and making out.

When couples were dating, kissing was an exciting and savored experience. But after marriage many couples seem to have abandoned sensual, lip-to-lip (face or neck) kissing not only because additional sexual pleasures are now available, but maybe for other more intimate reasons of which they may not be aware.

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Over 100 new couples photos have been added to our Couples Photos page for our recent 2010 romantic getaway drawing to The Anniversary Inn. Congratulations to the lucky winner of this year’s getaway!

Check out the new photos and locate your picture, if you sent one in. There are so many great new pictures. The rest of you will have to find your new favorite! And it will be hard to choose! : )

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4th Annual — Couples’ Valentine’s Cruise (Eastern/Southern Caribbean)

Hosted by The Women’s Information Network (The WIN)

Sun, February 6 – Sun, February 13, 2011

Marriage Enrichment at Sea

Headliner: Laura M. Brotherson — Intimacy Expert, Author of “And They Were Not Ashamed,” and Host of “The Marital Intimacy Show” on The Women’s Information Network (The WIN)

Join us for a fabulously fun Couples’ Cruise to the beautiful Caribbean Islands! We’ll set sail on the Norwegian Pearl for 7 romantic days. Leaving from Miami, we’ll visit the Dominican Republic, St. Thomas, Tortola and the Bahamas. This group cruise includes marriage enrichment seminars, group dinners, group excursions … and so much more!

Cabins start at $599 (+ taxes) per person. This group price includes the cruise (with higher category cabins for the group), meals–24/7 food!, fabulous evening entertainment, port charges, as well as the Couples Cruise marriage seminars and onboard group events.

Reserve Today!

Deposit is $250/person with the balance due Nov. 1, 2010. Only 50 couples will be able to join us, and previous Couples Cruises have sold out, so book early! This cruise fills fast!

Contact Columbus Travel to answer all your questions about this Couples’ Group Cruise with Laura M. Brotherson and The Women’s Information Network. Gather your friends and reserve your cabin today!

Call to reserve today: 1-800-373-3328 – ext 2009

Reserve Online with your deposit

Email: info@columbusvacations.com

“Benefits of Belonging” — Cruise with us and enjoy…

• Couples Cruise “Opening Social” event
• Fun marriage seminars to strengthen your marriage intimately!
• Group dinners (option to schedule dinners with Laura and her husband)
• “Newlywed/Not-so-newlywed” game show!
• The opportunity to schedule a consultation with Laura (limited openings/additional cost)
• Group excursions
• Couples Cruise “Closing Social” event
• Associating with fun people who make their marriage a priority
• Upgraded category (higher level) cabins.
• Reduced group prices for Miami, Florida hotel
• Help with hotel, ground and air transportation arrangements

For additional information and to check out fun photos from past Couples Cruises click here!

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Thanks for making “And They Were Not Ashamed–Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Fulfillment” the #1 bestselling Marriage and Parenting book at DeseretBook.com.

It’s a perfect Valentine’s gift for this season of love and romance!

How many episodes of “The Marital Intimacy Show” have you heard? In case you haven’t heard them all yet — here’s the latest list of what you’ve been missing! You just won’t find this stuff anywhere else! Check it out today and subscribe for email alerts so you won’t miss a single episode!

#019 Overcoming Obstacles of the Big “O” — Part 1

#001 Six Tips to Strengthen Your Marriage Sexually–Part 1

Continue reading “Don’t Miss “The Marital Intimacy Show”” »

Win a Romantic Getaway to The Anniversary Inn with Your Favorite Couple Photos.

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February is a great time to celebrate love and romance! Strengthen your marriage by thinking of ways you can celebrate your love for your sweetheart every day! Keep the sparkle glowing and growing with hints of romance sprinkled throughout your days! Continue reading “February — Celebrate Love and Romance” »

Since I was asked to write my story about why I chose to become a Marriage and Family Therapist for one of my MFT courses, I thought it might be of interest to share here.

My Hopes in Becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist

My sincere hopes for becoming a therapist are to be a source of strength, hope and empowerment to individuals, couples and families as they uncover their innate capacity to be the best they can be, and to experience the greatest joy and fulfillment possible in their lives. I seek to be an instrument in the lives of those I might help.

Continue reading “Why I Chose to Become a Marriage and Family Therapist” »

Win a Romantic Getaway to The Anniversary Inn with Your Favorite Couple Photos.

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Okay people! So, if you were to come on our 4th annual Couples Valentine’s Cruise next February 2011, which of these destinations would get your vote?!

1. Mexican Riviera — Possible Ports: Los Angeles; Cabo San Lucas; Mazatlan; Puerto Vallarta; Acapulco
2. Eastern Caribbean — Possible Ports: Florida; Bahamas; St. Maarten; St. Thomas; Grand Turk Island; San Juan
3. Western Caribbean — Possible Ports: Florida; Grand Cayman; Roatan, Honduras; Cozumel, Mexico; Bahamas; Jamaica; Belize; Costa Maya, Mexico
4. Southern Caribbean — Possible Ports: San Juan; St. Thomas; Dominica; Barbados; Grenada; Aruba; Tortola; St. Kitts; Barbados

Stay tuned as we bring you additional details about our upcoming 2011 Couples Valentine’s Cruise. To whet your appetite check out the fun fotos and info from our past Couples Cruises.

Continue reading “Which Cruise Lights Your Fire?” »