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4 Reasons Women Should Initiate Sex More

9/24/2015

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4 Reasons Women Should Initiate Sex More - What your husband really wants is for you to WANT to have sex with him. For you to ENJOY having sex with him. And for you to INITIATE it. His deeper sexual needs (and emotional needs), and yours, will be met when you, as the woman, initiate sex, rather than leaving it up to him all the time to see that it happens. (LOVED THIS ARTICLE!)

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5 Things I Want My Wife to Know About Her Body

9/17/2015

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As a husband, I know my wife faces a lot of pressure when it comes to appearance. Those pressures are real, and they come from just above everywhere. Regardless of all the voices out there spreading innumerable false messages, here are 5 things I want my wife to know about her body.

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3 Ways to Improve Sexual Intimacy

9/10/2015

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3 Ways to Improve Sexual Intimacy - The truth about good sex is very different. When it comes to sex, there is such a thing as trying too hard and often couples who focus solely on trying to physically pleasure their partner suffer from less sexual satisfaction.

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5 Romantic Places to Make Love

8/16/2015

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Making love with your spouse is the pinnacle expression of love in marriage. It is sacred, beautiful, and yet very real. Your sexual life with your husband or wife is special, and something you share only with each other. AWESOME MARRIAGE WEBSITE!

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36 Questions That Will Help You Fall In Love With Your Spouse Again

7/24/2015

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36 Questions That Will Help You Fall in Love With Your Spouse Again - so dreamy and romantic!

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3 Quick Solutions to Inspire Your Sex Life

7/8/2015

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Great ideas for intimacy in marriage - love this website!

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Everything You Want to Know About Sex in Marriage

5/8/2015

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We sat down with Alisa Di Lorenzo, from ONE Extraordinary Marriage, to talk about sex. Alisa & her husband, Tony, have created a few sex challenges to help couples nurture intimacy in their marriages and learn to prioritize each other above all else. In this interview, Alisa explains how the 7 days of sex challenge can help couples re-kindle the romantic flame and draw closer to one another emotionally and physically. 

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Melt - Massage for Couples

4/30/2015

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Would you like to have the most romantic and relaxing date night of your life? Then, Melt - Massage for Couples, is a must-try for your next date night. We had a wonderfully calming and intimate time together as we learned the skills and tips necessary for a great massage. We highly recommend Melt to any couple looking to cultivate greater intimacy, increase romance, and enjoy the relaxation of a great massage.  

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Get Your Flirt On!

4/16/2015

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Flirting was so fun back when you were dating...and it came so naturally. He'd whisper a little something in your ear, or you would run your finger back and forth up his forearm. Remember the tingles it gave you and how it made you feel?

If you feel like flirting has slowed down a little now that you're married, then it's time to get your flirt (back) on!

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What Message Are Your Kisses Sending?

3/19/2015

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There are a lot of ways to send your spouse a message without saying anything at all...and kissing is probably one of the best ways! Kissing is an incredibly effective, not to mention romantic, form of non-verbal communication. It is important to kiss your husband or wife every day, multiple times a day. Don't ever let a day go by without kissing your spouse. 

If you want to make sure you're sending your spouse the right message, then check out what these kisses really mean.

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4 Ways to Re-Energize Sexual Intimacy

2/5/2015

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Did you know that married couples between the ages of 30-39 have sex on average seven times a month? That's roughly 20% less than married couples in their 20's. You don't have to be included in those stats - these four tips can help you make intimacy a higher priority in your marriage.

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Dear Wife, 3 Things I Want You to Know About Your Body

1/15/2015

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Dear Wife,

I've noticed lately that you've been a little down and hard on yourself about your body image.  I'm not sure why, because honestly, I think you're perfect! As your husband, there are three things I want you to know about your body.

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Shave, Shower and Smell Nice

12/25/2014

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Your spouse loves you no matter what. However, nobody loves body odor, bad breath, and prickly legs, right? Let's take a minute and talk about pre-sex hygiene, shall we? Although most of you are champs when it comes to this topic, some of you may have slipped by the wayside and forgotten how important these 3 S's can be. 

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Creating Your Marriage Bucket List

12/4/2014

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Do you and your spouse have a bucket list?

Creating a bucket list of things the two of you want to accomplish together will create added meaning and closeness in your marriage - it also gives you fun goals to shoot for! In the process of dreaming together, preparing together, and accomplishing big things together, you will find yourself feeling united with your spouse in ways you can't even imagine. 

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Why & How Women Should Initiate Sex More

10/23/2014

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It's true.  If you, as a wife, decide to make sex a bigger priority in your marriage,  it will change the dynamic of your relationship in very positive ways.  Not only will it mean a lot to your husband, but it will bring you closer together and deepen your commitment to each other. 

Women sometimes feel like men want one thing - sex. Some women think this is because their husband simply wants to experience the euphoria that comes when you make love.  Not completely true. 

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An Experience for the Senses

10/3/2014

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Sex is something that brings you and your spouse together in a very complete way.  You give yourself, wholly, to each other, and are able to express love in a beautiful, and meaningful way.  Using all of your senses in the love-making arena, can make for very enjoyable, and fulfilling sex.  Here are some thoughts on why you need your five senses (and an additional sixth sense) when making love.

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A Quick Massage Works Wonders

9/11/2014

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I'm pretty convinced that receiving a nice massage regularly will lengthen anyone's life span.  How can something so relaxing not be good for your health?!

It turns out that giving a massage to your spouse, or receiving one, is pretty good for your marriage as well.



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The Longest Kiss Ever Recorded

9/4/2014

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Take a guess. 

How long was the longest kiss ever recorded? 

It's a pretty impressive stat, that is for sure. 

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Intimacy in Marriage

8/9/2014

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Intimacy is a vital ingredient in the nurturing of your marriage.  Intimacy in marriage reflects a closeness between spouses that no other relationship can contend with.  An intimate couple expresses their love and affection to each other and shares something special together.  Certainly, physical intimacy is part of that, but it also goes beyond the physical.

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Sexual Intimacy

8/8/2014

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The sexual relationship between spouses is special and significant (not to mention fun!).  It unites couples, strengthens ties, overcomes differences, builds friendship, creates families, and expresses love. 

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Nurturing Friendship Through Recreation

8/7/2014

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Friendship is vital to a healthy and happy marriage. In order to stay close to your spouse, you and your spouse should share in recreational intimacy and learn (or re-learn) how to get out and have FUN together.

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