March 15th, 2012 by Laura M. Brotherson
Right up at the top of the list of things I get asked about the most are all of the what’s okay and what isn’t types of questions. I have addressed this topic fairly extensively in the writings mentioned below, but I do have a few additional thoughts for people to consider as they work together as husband and wife to determine what is right for them and what is in keeping with God’s plan for sexual relations in marriage.
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Category: Intimacy, Marriage, Men, Sex, Women |
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March 12th, 2012 by Laura M Brotherson
Have you been married long enough to be able to do this yet?! : )
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Category: Intimacy, Marriage, Misc/Fun, Monday Funnies |
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March 6th, 2012 by Laura M. Brotherson
The following is an email from a woman who shares her experience with feeling rejected sexually, and how it changed her perspective on many things about sex and the marriage relationship. We appreciate her willingness to share her insights.
Dear Laura,
I think I have just had a tiny glimpse into how men feel when they’re wives are not interested in sex. My husband has been very busy with work and lots of things on his plate, and so have I.
Last night I suggested we go for it! He almost seemed a bit surprised that I was seriously offering. He replied that he didn’t really want a quickie, as I guess that’s what he thought I was suggesting.
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Category: Intimacy, Marriage, Men, Sex |
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March 5th, 2012 by Laura M Brotherson
How well do you and your spouse share emotions? (Go easy on the guys ladies…women tend to have an advantage there!)
Continue reading “Monday Marriage Funnies: A Man’s Emotional Well Runs Deep” »
Category: Intimacy, Marriage, Misc/Fun, Monday Funnies |
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February 29th, 2012 by Laura M. Brotherson
Sexual intimacy is as important for the health and vitality of the marriage relationship as is emotional closeness and spiritual connection. Sexual nourishment that feeds both husband and wife is the dessert of married life.
Strengthening your marriage intimately — emotionally, spiritually and sexually — is one of the most important efforts in which you can put your time and energy. So-called desire discrepancies between husband and wife can be a thing of the past, as couples come to understand the intricacies of intimacy and mutual sexual fulfillment. Continue reading “Six Tips to Strengthen Your Marriage Sexually” »
Category: Intimacy, Marriage, Sex, Women |
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February 28th, 2012 by Laura M. Brotherson
When you vote we hope you’ll let About.com post your vote on your Facebook wall to remind others to vote too! : )
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Category: Marital Intimacy Show, Marriage |
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February 27th, 2012 by Laura M Brotherson
One of the common challenges couples face is making sure both carry an equal weight in the household responsibilities. How are you doing in your marriage?
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Category: Cartoons, Family, Marriage, Misc/Fun, Monday Funnies |
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February 24th, 2012 by Laura M. Brotherson
In working with couples it is quite evident that men and women each assign different meaning to lovemaking. It is common, and not terribly surprising that many women do not fully understand the nature of the sexual relationship from a man’s perspective. To be fair, men have a difficult time comprehending the nature of the sexual relationship from a woman’s perspective as well.
Sex is the Highest Form of Love
For women, having sex does not necessarily equate with feeling love. That seems to be a learned behavior. For a majority of women, it’s just not the primary way (or initial way) they feel love.
Not true for a man. For many if not most men sex is the epitome of love. Most wives would be hard pressed to find a better way to express their love to their husbands than by willingly and enthusiastically engaging in sexual intimacy with them. Continue reading “What Sex Means to a Man” »
Category: Intimacy, Men, Sex |
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February 21st, 2012 by Laura M. Brotherson
Congratulations to Trevor and Danielle! – 2012 Winners of the StrengtheningMarriage.com Annual Couples Photos Valentine’s Drawing for a free night’s getaway to the romantic Anniversary Inn.
Thank you to everyone who submitted entries for our 7th Annual Couples Photos drawing. We especially loved the fun and creative entries this year that included our book. Check out some of our favorites below…
You’ll also find all the entries for the 2012 drawing on our Couples Photos Page.
(…hope you can figure out the equation here! ; )
(…I imagine the homework is a little challenging when deep sea diving!)
(…don’t know ’bout you, but we tend to “hold hands” not “hold feet!” …very clever picture though! ; )
(See if you can find the stow away in this photo! LOL! : )
Keep your cameras handy to catch your favorite photos of you and your spouse between now and our next Valentine’s Couples Photos Contest!
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Category: Couples Photos, Marriage, Misc/Fun, Valentine's |
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