Well, the results are in. For the month of November we ran an intimacy poll to see where married couples fall into the frequency of sexual activity. We asked the following question: "Barring medical or reasons due to travel or distance, how often do you and your spouse have sex?" Kerry and I were amazed …
Actually Setting Guardrails
Here is the third in Jonathan McKee's series. Do you allow your teenagers to download anything they want? Do you check their text messages? Do they have a bedtime?” This week I’ve been writing about the process of setting guardrails, and today is the day I post some of the guardrails I use in my …
“Cuddle Up By the Light” Date Night
Since it has become colder, for some it's a downright deepfreeze, it's time to make some light together. Build a fire in the fireplace. Don’t have a fireplace? Light a whole bunch of candles in a grouping. Lay out a blanket and have an indoor picnic – or at least some popcorn. After your meal, …
Artificial Intimacy: Guest Author-Gary Thomas
Today we have guest author, Gary Thomas. He is a well-known Christian author on marriages, parenting, and relationships. His books are a must read for both Kerry and myself. Why do couples who are convinced they have found “the one” end up divorcing each other just a few years (or sometimes a couple decades) into …
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Guest Article: “7 ways couples can harm their marriage without even realizing it.” from Dave Willis
This week's guest post is from Dave Willis. Take time to not only read his post...own it! As I’ve interacted with couples from all over the world, I’ve found that many of the issues that ultimately lead to infidelity and divorce happen by accident. People don’t usually set out to sabotage their marriage and wind up …
4 Signs of an Unhealthy Marriage
In the summer of 1985, an engineer named Roger Boisjoly noticed a flaw in the solid rocket booster that helps launch the space shuttle. The rubber O-rings that seal the joints were experiencing erosion particularly in cold weather. When the joints wear away, the booster leaks exhaust gas causing a dangerous mixture with the liquid …
Random Massage-Romance Towards Your Spouse
Put a die on their night table along with a card saying something like the following: Roll the die for a massage 1=Feet 2=Legs 3=Butt 4=Back 5=Shoulders 6=Your choice Modify as best for the two of you. Tell them that when they roll, you will massage. Have a great weekend!
10 Marriage Tips Every WIFE Needs to Hear
Great Article written from a woman's perspective. Take time to read this...both Husband and Wife.
Results From the Poll-“How Often Do You Date Your Spouse”
The results are in. We had 479 votes towards the poll we placed on the web site for, "How Often Do You Date Your Spouse?" As you can see, the majority, 56.52%, cry out that the thought of date nights seem crazy due to the time of their lives-Families!! Children will suck the energy and …
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Yes, Porn is a Big Deal: A Response to Elite Daily from guest author Ella Hutchinson
I came across this article by Ella Hutchinson, a Certified Clinical Sexual Addiction Specialist from Comfort Christian Counseling. She has a beautiful response to an author who feels that having a husband who watches porn is not a big deal, in fact, the wife should be watching too. The sad and scary fact is that porn addiction …
PURSUIT OF MARRIAGE 