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How Do You Romance Your Spouse?
When we asked married couples how they "romance their spouse," many of the responses weren't too surprising: food, flowers, and cards were popular choices. It seemed like it wasn't so much what they did but the thought that was behind it that mattered. One husband admitted he wrote poetry for his wife ... or at least he tried! Regardless of his measure...
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When You Feel Very Alone in your Marriage
In the Christian wife/Mommy blogosphere, a lot of patterns are evident. Many of us who write give very similar advice. Rely on God. Focus on being the best wife you can be, not on changing your husband. Care for your marriage & kids first. Create a nice home. These things are all true, and I hope that people can come here for some encouragement...
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Sexless Marriage: What To Do?
When one partner in a marriage feels unloved, it can be devastating. When a marriage is sexless because one partner simply does not want sex, it can lead to deep hurt for the other partner. They can feel unattractive, unwanted, and ultimately unloved. "Does they still love me?" they might wonder. Are you in a sexless marriage? Where can people go...
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Sex is Never "Just Sex"
"It's just sex." As much as people might like to think that, there is more to it than the mere physical act. Two people are involved, but many more can be impacted. Research indicates that for many, casual sex has lost it's "zing" and people are looking for more committed relationships. Could it be that the rationalizations given for engaging in...
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How Real Love Saves your Marriage
The most common Bible verses quoted at weddings are probably from 1 Corinthians 13: "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud ..." Lofty words, but how do these ideals apply to the day-to-day experience of married life? This video explores how seeking to live out these words in practical ways. It may just...
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How to Survive Your Spouses’ Affair
If you are dealing with an unfaithful spouse, the pain you are feeling unfortunately comes with the territory. The consequences of an affair are overwhelming and horrifically painful. I have heard it likened to post traumatic stress syndrome. You are in a place you never expected to be. Here are a few things that will help you navigate this...
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What Makes Your Spouse Feel Loved?
One day, I asked my husband, Ron, to make a list of things he wished I would do for him: things that would make him feel loved. It was an amazing revelation. I made a wish-list, too, and when we started doing the things on each other's list, our marriage moved from frustrating to fulfilling.
Here's why I asked him to make a list:
One Saturday...
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