Today is Spouse’s Day. What better way to celebrate than to talk about one of the beautiful and important aspects of marriage—sex. Sex is a great gift from God for married couples. It’s meant to be enjoyed and nurtured. Healthy physical intimacy strengthens your bond. And while talking about it can bring up much anxiety, […]
Long-lasting, happy marriages don’t just happen. They are cultivated by being intentional in your marriage. Like life, marriage isn’t static. It’s always changing and ever-evolving. It’s up to you both whether you want to put in the effort to stay close. Here are nineteen keys to creating the marriage you’ve dreamed of having. 19 Keys […]
According to the National Survey of Family Growth, up to forty-eight percent of first marriages fall apart within the first 20 years. But why? One of those reasons points to intimacy problems in marriage. While sex isn’t the defining factor in happiness, when a marriage is missing intimacy, it can lead to serious relationship issues. […]
January is National Hobby Month! Discovering new hobbies that you can do together as a couple can be fun and exciting. It’s also a great way to connect and strengthen your bond while creating memories. Here are some great hobbies for couples that you might want to try. 12 Fun Hobbies for Couples Cook together. […]
Marriages go through seasons. Some seasons can be challenging that can take a toll on emotional well-being, especially a sense of gratitude. At times, these hardships can either leave you stronger or weaker. It’s important to remain thankful when marriage is hard and do things that bring you joy. Let the peace of Christ rule […]
Growing emotional intimacy requires work and attention. When it’s lacking, a marriage can suffer. Restoring emotional intimacy after it’s lost can be tougher than working to preserve it along the way. So, how do you recognize when intimacy is waning and how do you keep the flame lit for years to come? 8 Warning Signs […]
God created intimacy in marriage. God designed the bonds of matrimony to be the closest relationship on earth. No friendship or parent-child relationship should surpass the level of intimacy in marriage. If God designed marriage to be the closest relationship on earth, then why do many couples report feeling distant and alone in marriage? To […]
Your Focus Will Fill Your Heart, and Spill Out Have you ever noticed that the small things that build up? For example, criticism. If you consistently hear it or speak it, then, over time, it becomes your mode of operation. The same holds true for gratitude. If you lean toward thankful thoughts and speech, then […]
Intimacy After children is a challenge most marriages battle on a regular basis. Prior to the arrival of little ones, it is much easier to focus on each other’s needs, and all our attention is toward our spouse. When children are born, our focus tends to shift to them, and although they are a blessing, […]
