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by Laura M. Brotherson, LMFT, CST, CFLE+ •
on Sep 12, 2012 •
in Blog, Gift Ideas, Marriage, Sex, Strengthening Marriage Partners, Valentine's, Women •
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Because SimplySweetMarriage.com was having a fabulous giveaway of some fun intimacy-inducing items for OUR Facebook fans, we wanted to know what was behind all their enthusiastic support of StrengtheningMarriage.com and our marriage-strengthening efforts! So, here is Heidie Lee’s story and her journey of creating the online store SimplySweetMarriage.com&#
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by Laura M. Brotherson+ •
on Sep 5, 2012 •
in Blog, Counseling, Intimacy, Marriage, Misc/Fun, Sex, Women •
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You Did What?! *Candace had been struggling with body image issues for some time. We had worked on it quite a bit in both individual and couples therapy sessions, and she was making good progress. She looked like someone you’d think would feel great about how she looked, but her husband felt like he
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by Laura M. Brotherson, LMFT, CST, CFLE+ •
on Jul 24, 2012 •
in Blog, Counseling, Family, Parenting •
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Having a tough time connecting with your teen? Here are some helpful connecting tips for parents
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by Laura M. Brotherson+ •
on Jul 19, 2012 •
in Blog, How We Met, Marriage •
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Congratulations to my dad and mom, Ed and Margaret Mason, for 50 years of marriage! That’s quite a wonderful accomplishment! On my parents’ 29th anniversary (July 19, 1991) Kevin and I were married, so today (July 19, 2012) marks the 50th anniversary of my parents’ marriage! Here is their “how we met” story and some
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by Laura M. Brotherson+ •
on Jul 19, 2012 •
in Blog, Couples Photos, Marriage •
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In honor of 21 years of marriage to my sweetheart, Kevin Brotherson, I’ve gathered some of our couple/anniversary photos throughout the years (2012 – 1991) to share with you. You’ll also find a link to some fun marriage tradition ideas below to help you celebrate your years together and make them continually better and better!
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by Laura M. Brotherson+ •
on Jul 16, 2012 •
in Blog, Date Night, Gift Ideas, Intimacy, Marriage, Valentine's •
with No Comments
With so many weddings and anniversaries happening during the summer months, it’s a good idea to have a few traditions to help you honor and celebrate your marriage and wedding anniversary. What wedding/marriage traditions do you have? We’d love to add to our list, but here are some to get you started! Wedding Anniversary Traditions
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by Laura M. Brotherson+ •
on Jul 10, 2012 •
in Blog, Infidelity, Marriage, Sex •
with No Comments
We wanted to share the following “Monthly Marriage Tips” from our friends at The National Healthy Marriage Institute! ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Healthy Marriage Tip — Attraction to Someone Who is Not Your Spouse The National Healthy Marriage Institute The last two monthly marriage tips have been on increasing that lovin’ feelin’ with your spouse and how to
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by Laura M. Brotherson, LMFT, CST, CFLE+ •
on Jul 9, 2012 •
in Blog, Counseling, Culture, Men, Sex, Women •
with 2 Comments
After posting this image on my Strengthening Marriage, Inc. Facebook page a reader posted an edited version (see below) of the original graphic. What ensued was an interesting conversation about modesty that I thought may be of value to share here on my blog as well
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by Laura M. Brotherson, LMFT, CST, CFLE+ •
on Jul 9, 2012 •
in Blog, Date Night, How We Met, Marriage, Misc/Fun, Women •
with No Comments
Win two tickets to the Red Carpet movie Premiere of Charly by sharing your love story here! Marriage and relationships are never easy. There are challenges, especially when the people involved are complete opposites. In the movie Charly the main characters are not only opposites by nature but by upbringing as well. Through the course
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by Laura M. Brotherson+ •
on Jun 21, 2012 •
in Blog, Intimacy, Marriage, Men, Sex, Women •
with 137 Comments
Reflections from a Sexual Desert The following writings were sent to me by a man who has spent many years in a sexual desert in his marriage. He has agreed to let me share some of the heart piercing and profound reverie he has had regarding the intimately starved marriage in which he is living
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