Laura’s Strengthening Marriage Blog

Don’t make your husband last on your list this Christmas. Make the holidays a little happier for your honey by paying attention to the Four A’s: Appreciation, Admiration, Attention and Affection.      ~~~~~~~~~~~

Julie and April were helping in their children’s kindergarten class a few weeks before Christmas, as they discussed all the antics they had been through to get their kids the perfect Christmas gifts.

They laughed and giggled about all they had done to find just the right gifts, and to make their kids’ Christmas extra exciting. One of them had driven to four different locations of the same store just to find the specific longed-for remote control car that was a must-have on her son’s Christmas list.

The tone changed a bit when Julie said, “So, what are you getting your husband?” They both chuckled when they simultaneously quipped, “We know what they want, of course.” This was quickly dismissed as they pondered the necessary and practical gifts they needed to find for their husbands’ Christmas.   Read the rest of this entry »

How many happily married couples do you know? Would others describe you as happily married? If not, why? Do you know what it takes to not just get by in marriage, but to thrive?

Thriving in marriage is a worthy goal, but it’s more than just for the benefit of the couple. Research tells us that many young people have lost faith in marriage. They are afraid that happiness and long-term marriage aren’t even possible anymore.

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GRAPEVINE, Tex. — And on the seventh day, there was no rest for married couples. A week after the Rev. Ed Young challenged husbands and wives among his flock of 20,000 to strengthen their unions through Seven Days of Sex, his advice was — keep it going.

Mr. Young, an author, a television host and the pastor of the evangelical Fellowship Church, issued his call for a week of “congregational copulation” among married couples on Nov. 16, while pacing in front of a large bed. Sometimes he reclined on the paisley coverlet while flipping through a Bible, emphasizing his point that it is time for the church to put God back in the bed.

“Today we’re beginning this sexperiment, seven days of sex,” he said, with his characteristic mix of humor, showmanship and Scripture. “How to move from whining about the economy to whoopee!” Read the rest of this entry »

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According to a recent study married couples have the most active sex lives, and are also spending more time together. This is great news for couples! Men and women in the study report having sex with their spouse 58 times a year, which is a little more than once a week.

While the media would have you believe that it’s the single life that has it going on, don’t be fooled. While many married couples would like to improve their intimate relationship, it’s good to know that marriage is still the best way to go.
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Can I just say how infinitely impressed I am with Jordin Sparks, former American Idol winner. Though she has a great voice, it’s not even her singing talent that I’m so impressed with at the moment. It’s her courage and her conviction that has me cheering. She’s got guts! I love it!

As a presenter, Jordin Sparks initially sat through a verbal bashing of promise rings, which she wears, until she’d had quite enough. The MTV Video Music Awards show host was having quite a heyday at the expense of those who actually believe it’s a good idea to save sex for marriage. Read the rest of this entry »

CHECK OUT THE TWO NEW VIDEO CLIPS

I had the opportunity to be a guest on KJZZ TV “The Home Team” show with host Julie de Azevedo Hanks on Monday, July 7, 2008. We had a great discussion about the female sexual response, and I shared six ways couples can strengthen their marriage sexually.

You’ll find the following two video segments from this show by clicking on the links. Feel free to leave a comment and share these clips with friends and family.

VIDEO CLIPS

Pt1 - 8Ts of the Female Sexual Response
Laura helps couples strengthen their marriage sexually as she discusses the 8 Ts of the female sexual response with Utah’s KJZZ “Home Team” host Julie de Azevedo Hanks.

Pt2 - 6 Tips to Strengthen the Sexual Relationship
Laura shares 6 tips to help couples strengthen their marriage sexually. Thank you to Heidie and Chris, the brave couple, who were willing to share their story and their successes.

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I’m torn. I’m certainly excited about a vice-presidential candidate that is a strong, conservative, tax cutting, corruption-busting, pro-life mother and wife. Sarah Palin looks like a wonderful person with a great family. She appears to be a true patriot. I’m excited about her potential as a political leader. I’m sure all the intense media attention has been a huge burden on their family. I feel for them.

But my work as a marriage educator and advocate gives me a different focus and concern than those who are trying to destroy Sarah Palin’s political candidacy with unfounded hack jobs. My concern is for the young people, and even those not so young, who are receiving yet another media message that teen sex and pregnancy don’t appear to be that big of a problem.
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