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by Laura M. Brotherson, LMFT, CST, CFLE+ •
on Oct 20, 2010 •
in Blog, Kissing, Marital Intimacy Show, Podcasts •
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In this episode #049 “What’s Up with the Bait and Switch in Marriage? — Q&A, Part 1,” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson addresses the question about how a wife seems to change intimacy-wise from pre- to post-marriage. Laura discusses five elements that may explain this change and what
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by Laura M. Brotherson+ •
on Oct 20, 2010 •
in Blog, Marriage •
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THE BENEFICIAL EFFECTS OF MARRIAGE There is something transformative about marriage. Even the anticipation of getting married changes people’s behavior. Men, in particular (Waite & Gallagher, 2001, p. 54; Nock, 2005, pp. 20-21), are less likely to drink or take drugs or engage in risky behavior in the year before they get married. In that
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by Laura M. Brotherson, LMFT, CST, CFLE+ •
on Oct 12, 2010 •
in Blog, Marital Intimacy Show, Podcasts •
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In this episode #048 “The Importance, Inhibitors and Intricacies of Intimacy,” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson discusses the “3 I’s of Intimacy” — the Importance, the Inhibitors, and the Intricacies, and how the book, And They Were Not Ashamed, can help in all three of these areas! http://traffic.libsyn.com/strengtheningmarriage/MIS_048.mp3Podcast
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by Laura M. Brotherson, LMFT, CST, CFLE+ •
on Oct 5, 2010 •
in Blog, Marital Intimacy Show, Podcasts •
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In this episode #047 “Good Girls Do! Countering the Good Girl Syndrome in Marriage,” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson shares a resource to help couples identify and overcome negative conditioning about sex and be able to say, “Yes! In marriage, Good Girls Do!” http://traffic.libsyn.com/strengtheningmarriage/MIS_047.mp3Podcast: Play in new window
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by Laura M. Brotherson, LMFT, CST, CFLE+ •
on Sep 28, 2010 •
in Blog, Marital Intimacy Show, Podcasts •
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In this episode #046 “Why I Wrote the Book ‘And They Were Not Ashamed– Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Fulfillment,’” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson discusses the void she felt existed for couples to be able to strengthen their marriages sexually. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strengtheningmarriage/MIS_046.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: iTunes
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by Laura M. Brotherson+ •
on Sep 21, 2010 •
in Blog, Marriage, Premarital Prep •
with 1 Comment
Wouldn’t it be wonderful for all couples to be fully aware of the demands and delights of marriage, and for them to willingly agree to commit to the required responsibilities? The expectations in marriage would no longer be such a surprise, and the transition from romantic love to real love would flow much more smoothly
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by Laura M. Brotherson, LMFT, CST, CFLE+ •
on Sep 21, 2010 •
in Blog, Marital Intimacy Show, Podcasts •
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In this episode #045 “Raising the Bar on Date Night” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson discusses four rules for stepping it up a notch. Date night is simply one of the best things couples can do for their marriages, and these suggestions make date night even better! http://traffic.libsyn.com/strengtheningmarriage/MIS_045.mp3Podcast
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by Laura M. Brotherson, LMFT, CST, CFLE+ •
on Sep 14, 2010 •
in Blog, Marital Intimacy Show, Podcasts •
with 1 Comment
In this episode #044 “No, May Not Always Mean No” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson shares a big secret–especially for husbands who may not fully realize how their wives are wired sexually. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strengtheningmarriage/MIS_044.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: iTunes | Android |
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by Laura M. Brotherson+ •
on Sep 7, 2010 •
in Blog, Date Night, Honeymoon, Kissing, Marital Intimacy Show, Marriage, Premarital Prep, Sex •
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Here are the questions from The Marital Intimacy Show episode #043 — “Let’s Play 20 Questions.” To help make it easier for you and your spouse to talk about your sexual relationship I encourage you to play this little game called “20 Questions–Your Conversation Starter about Sex.&#
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by Laura M. Brotherson, LMFT, CST, CFLE+ •
on Sep 7, 2010 •
in Blog, Marital Intimacy Show, Podcasts •
with No Comments
In this episode #043 “Let’s Play 20 Questions” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson helps couples make it easier for them to start a fun and valuable conversation about their sexual relationship. You’ll receive Laura’s list “20 Questions–Your Conversation Starter about Sex,” and an opportunity to break down the
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