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Oct 01
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How to Ignite Passion in the Second Half of Marriage

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The second half of marriage is an amazing time in a couple’s life. Many couples find themselves financially secure, with older teenagers or adult children who have moved out. There’s more free time to spend together, along with plenty of opportunities to reconnect and reignite the spark you felt in your early days together. Research tells us that the second half of marriage is the most fulfilling time for committed couples. During the later half of marriage, many couples’ satisfaction begins to rise so high that social scientists no longer have instruments to measure their happiness. We talk about this…

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Jul 16
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Does Less Intimacy Mean Our Marriage is Unhealthy?

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Does having sex less often mean your marriage is in trouble? A married couple’s sex life is often a pretty good barometer for how things are going in their relationship as a whole. Intimacy, passion, and commitment are all important and crucial ingredients for a fulfilling married life and lifelong love. Still, there are times throughout your life when sex will happen less often than you’d like for it to, and that doesn’t necessarily mean your relationship is any less healthy. There are a few factors that can impact how often you and your spouse are intimate. Together, you can…

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Apr 09
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He Wants Sex More Often Than I Do. Whose Needs Matter Most?

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If your spouse wants sex more often than you do, whose needs matter the most? Desire for intimacy varies from person to person, and it’s not unusual for spouses to have different sex drives. Still, many couples find it challenging to agree on how often to be intimate. Life is demanding, and making time for intimacy often falls to the bottom of the to-do list. As a couple, you might be wondering how to decide on sex from one day to the next. Maybe you want to make yourself more available to your spouse. Perhaps your spouse wants to honor…

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Nov 06
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Should We Stay Together for the Kids?

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If you’re unhappy in your marriage, should you stay together for the kids? Marital satisfaction ebbs and flows over the course of a lifetime. It’s common for spouses to go through seasons where they don’t feel as close to one another–or might even feel like roommates. Many couples with children who experience these dry seasons find themselves wondering whether they should stay together for the kids’ sake. Are you experiencing a season of distance from one another? Do your kids feel like the only thing you have in common right now? If that sounds familiar, there’s hope. Refocus on Your…

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Oct 23
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Help! We’re Leading Separate Lives

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Have you and your spouse ever experienced a dry season? Do you feel more like roommates than husband and wife? If you’ve felt like you’re leading separate lives lately, there’s still hope. Marriage goes through many seasons over time. There will be periods in your life that feel less intimate than others. On the other hand, you’ll also experience times when you feel closer than ever. If you and your spouse are living through a season of disconnection, it’s important to find ways to come back together. Let’s explore some important things you and your spouse can do to get…

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Sep 18
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How Do I Keep My Spouse From Staring at the Opposite Sex?

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Can you stop your spouse from staring at the opposite sex? It’s a pretty common problem among couples: one spouse spots an attractive person, and they have a hard time looking away. What can you do to put a stop to that? Is it even possible? It can feel threatening for our spouse to notice another person’s appearance. But it’s a part of nature. We enjoy beauty, and as humans, we’re going to notice an attractive person from time to time. So how should we handle that? Is It Noticing or Staring? There’s a difference between noticing someone’s appearance and…

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Jul 17
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How to Make Space for Intimacy During the Parenting Years

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Life looks different with kids than it did when you were newlyweds. When you’re raising kids, daily obligations and responsibilities can get in the way of intimacy. But that doesn’t mean you have to put intimacy on hold. There are many ways to nurture more intimacy in your marriage, even when you’re parenting. The parenting years can take a toll on you both, particularly when you’re caring for infants, toddlers, or small children. In this season, it’s especially important to focus on one another with patience, love, and understanding. Ready to learn more about cultivating more intimacy during the parenting…

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May 22
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Putting Sex on the Calendar: Can It Work?

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Scheduling sex is something that many couples resist. On the surface, putting sex on the calendar sounds unpleasant, like an item on a to-do list. You might even argue that it takes away spontaneity. But from research, we know that scheduling sex actually works for many couples. If you’re wondering how that’s possible, we’ve got you covered. Let’s jump right in and talk about it. Planning Creates Anticipation One reason why scheduling sex on the calendar works for busy couples is that planning actually creates anticipation for the moment. It helps you to get into the frame of mind to…

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Oct 18
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Intimacy Roundup: Keeping the Spark Alive in the Bedroom (Part 2)

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Looking to deepen your intimacy with your spouse? Ready to reinvigorate your sex life? If you want to keep intimacy alive, you have to nurture it – not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually, too. Last week in part one, we shared some of our top resources for cultivating intimacy in the bedroom and beyond. In this article, we’re sharing additional tips and support for you. Read on for more guidance and ideas to help strengthen your marriage and keep the spark alive. 1. 5 Tips for Igniting More Romance in Your Marriage Romance is an essential part of marital…

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Oct 11
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Intimacy Roundup: Keeping the Spark Alive in the Bedroom (Part 1)

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Intimacy is both an important and multifaceted part of marriage. It’s important to nurture your intimacy on many levels: physical, emotional, and even spiritual. As our relationships progress, life throws curveballs our way, and sometimes it can be challenging to stay as close as we once were. In this two-part series, we’re highlighting some of our most valuable articles all about intimacy. These resources will help you to navigate a variety of situations in your marriage. When you stay focused on nurturing your intimacy, you’re much more likely to keep that spark alive. Let’s take a look at some of…

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