09 Mar Marriage Conflict and Intimacy
Jim and I have had moments of marriage conflict during our 35 plus years of marriage. Our relationship has had its ups and downs. We’ve discovered that marriage is a path and a journey… ...
Commitment
10 Jan The Wedding Rings Story
I really like my wedding rings. Not only are they a symbol of the love Jim and I have for one another, but I’ve been wearing the rings for over 33 years! About five years ago, I spent a few minutes with a soft toothbrush and...
11 Sep Marriage Trouble Can Be Overcome
Marriage trouble and repair almost always involves couples changing their hearts and minds about issues that may have been long-standing....
23 Mar Trust in Relationships is Vital
Trust in relationships is the oxygen that keeps them alive and thriving! Here at The Intimate Couple, we're committed to helping couples develop the four types of intimacy: sexual intellectual emotional spiritual Since trust is so fundamental in every kind of intimacy, we want to give five practical tips that will save your...
12 Feb Sex Frequency and the Calendar
Prioritize sex frequency by making an appointment on your calendar for “times of intimacy”. This may be the first step toward strengthening your relationship as a couple. Why not mark sex on the calendar (in code!). It will be a date to remember! Is your life...
12 Feb Developing a Positive Attitude in Marriage
Developing a positive attitude creates a context within which amazing things can happen! And I am not simply talking about mind-over-matter; I am talking about gaining new insights resulting in a renewed, optimistic perspective. I have to make a clear distinction between the plethoras of self-help practitioners...
11 Feb Christian Views on Sex
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11 Feb Cheating in Marriage
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11 Feb Characteristics of Healthy Relationships
Let's identify the key characteristics of healthy relationships especially as we consider marriage: Commitment, Communication, Caring, and Core Values....
11 Feb Benefits of Marriage
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