If ever I went into anything blindly it was marriage. In one sense, that is okay. For, faith is blind and I said my vows knowing full well God’s unseen hand led me to my beloved. In another sense, spiritual blindness in the area of attraction was not okay. As a newlywed, I attempted to…
Do you notice that when we let a few days go by without spending quality time together, walls begin to go up between us?” During one of our recent heart to hearts after a busy week of not seeing each other, my boyfriend asked me that question. Lately, we’ve been learning the importance of…
Every single thing went wrong. My husband and I had planned a fun date weekend, a rare thing for us. Usually, my poor husband is exhausted after a long week of 4 a.m. mornings, 7 p.m. evenings and tough military workouts. I understand I’ve gotten used to and comfortable with our cozy, predictable weekends. But…
T.V. shows like Mad Men, a series about an advertising agency set in the 60’s, are fascinating because they offer a look inside the minds that put words on paper or a screen that, in turn, speaks to our desire for more and better—the good life. One scene in this show has been on my mind…
Never, for any reason, complain about your sex life to your wife. If you must complain, do it to God, a trusted (married) friend, or a good counselor. But never tell your wife that your sex life is in some way lacking or disappointing. If you think you aren’t having sex often enough now, try…
