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Next Couples Valentine’s Cruise — Feb 2014

February 10th, 2012 by Laura M. Brotherson

Here’s a perfect future Valentine’s Day gift for your spouse…with plenty of time to plan and prepare! Our next Couples Valentine’s Cruise will be February 2014. This will be our 5th Couples Cruise and is sure to be another fabulous marriage-strengthening experience for all!

Check out all the fun photos from previous cruises here!

We’ll have details for the 2014 Couples Cruise next Valentine’s – just one year from now! So plan now to join us! Get ready for some fun in the sun…and all kinds of other fun too! ; )

Here’s what previous cruisers had to say:

“The cruise was fantastic!!! I only wish next February was already here. This had to be the most fun vacation I have ever had. It felt like I was out on a really fun date for seven nights in a row. I loved the seminars, the entertainment, the food, excursions, friends, clean rooms, everything was so excellent!!!!!!!!”

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Romantic Valentine’s Day Ideas

February 8th, 2012 by Laura M. Brotherson

Less than a week left til Valentine’s Day! Do you have plans?!

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Valentine’s Day is one of my very favorite holidays! It’s a wonderful opportunity to make sure your sweetheart knows how much you love them, and to create a fun family tradition for your children as well. I hope you all will make Valentine’s Day a special day for showing your love!

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I’m so glad I learned about this wonderful blog “Love Actually” that has tons of great romantic ideas to keep the spark alive in your marriage. It provided a perfect, fun idea for me to add to our romantic Valentine’s Day festivities this year! My husband’s favorite candy is those Hershey Nuggets with toffee and almonds, so the cute Valentine’s Day labels were perfect.

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Monday Marriage Funnies: Almost Romantic

February 6th, 2012 by Laura M Brotherson

Does your spouse need to up the romance a bit?

Watch for our Monday Marriage Funnies (MMF)! Nothing like a little bit of humor for our marriages!

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Have You Lost That Lovin’ Feeling about Kissing?

January 6th, 2012 by Laura M Brotherson

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

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

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Self-Help Sex Therapy

January 2nd, 2012 by Laura M. Brotherson

Now that I am pretty heavy into counseling and therapy in my practice I am finding it difficult to find enough time to help everyone that is requesting my services. In addition, there are some who may not be able to afford counseling or who have spouses that won’t talk to anyone about it…at least at this point.

So, the purpose of this post is to provide some first steps for individuals or couples while they are waiting for additional help (particularly those on my current waiting list) or for those who are on their own in trying to improve their intimate relationship.

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Yay for Date Night!—Quotes & Resources

December 9th, 2011 by Laura M. Brotherson

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It’s Friday night. Do you have some plans for date night with your spouse?! It need not be expensive, just something to give you a chance to reconnect after a long week. It’s also great for emotional foreplay for both husband and wife! : )

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We Have eBooks!

December 1st, 2011 by Laura M. Brotherson

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 eBook — And They Were Not Ashamed –
just $4.99 til Jan 10th, 2012! 

We have eBooks! We’re thrilled to finally have our book And They Were Not Ashamed: Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Fulfillment available in eBook format for all you eBookers out there!

Click here for our eBook if you have the Amazon Kindle and click here for our Nook Book if you have a Nook from Barnes & Noble.

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Celebrating 20 Years with My Sweetheart

July 19th, 2011 by Laura M. Brotherson

In honor of 20 years of marriage to my sweetheart, Kevin, I’ve gathered some of our couple/anniversary photos throughout the years (2011 – 1991) to share with you. You’ll also find a link to some fun marriage tradition ideas to help you celebrate your years together and make them continually better and better!

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Celebrating 50 Years of Marriage

April 13th, 2011 by Laura M. Brotherson

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Happy 50th Anniversary! — Morris and Elaine Bastian

It isn’t everyday that a couple reaches that fabulous milestone of 50 years of marriage. My good friends, Morris and Elaine Bastian, have successfully done just that!

Morris and Elaine Bastian have been great supporters of my efforts through the years to help strengthen marriages. In fact, Morris Bastian was one of the editors of my book And They Were Not Ashamed — Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Fulfillment.

The following is a little bit about the Bastians, and some of their suggestions for building a strong and happy marriage to last throughout the years.????? Continue reading “Celebrating 50 Years of Marriage” »

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Open Forum 3

April 11th, 2011 by Laura M. Brotherson

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Welcome to our new “Open Forum 3” discussion page!

We continue to create new Open Forum pages for you to post your questions and comments, and for us all to discuss important marriage and intimacy issues. Please post your new comments/questions to this Open Forum 3 post below.

For additional insights, you can review previous discussions by clicking on the links below:

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Category: Intimacy, Marriage, Misc/Fun, Open Forums, Parenting, Sex | 208 Comments »