Emotional intimacy is how close you feel emotionally to your spouse. It speaks to the type of connection that you share with one another, the non-sexual affection that you show, and how you communicate, openly and honestly. In its simplest terms, emotional intimacy speaks to the friendship that you share with your husband or your wife. Here are four key ingredients to creating … [Read more...]
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5 Signs You’re Married to Your Soul Mate
A soul mate is defined as "a person ideally suited to another as a close friend or romantic partner." I always thought the term "soul mate" was just a cute way to define that person closest to you. But it wasn't until years into marriage and even daily, that I'm reminded that I'm truly married to my soul mate. I know without a shadow of a doubt that God hand-picked us for each … [Read more...]
How We Discovered the Simple Secret to a Better Sex Life
I can remember like it was yesterday, Natasha and I had been married for almost two years at that point. Sex, for most marriages, can be one of the most challenging areas of their relationship. For example, when it comes to a better sex life, there are couples who have different expectations, couples who don't have enough time for intimacy or couples who are suffering from a … [Read more...]
30 Year Old Virgin: Why I’m Waiting For Marriage To Have Sex
Four years ago, I can clearly remember committing to sexual abstinence. Up until my 30th birthday, I was officially a 30-year-old virgin. While this may be shocking for some, I know A LOT of women were in the same boat with me. I struggled with sharing my story, because of people's doubt and disbelief. Then it dawned on me that I'd be remiss not to give all the glory to God for … [Read more...]
How To Be A Good Girlfriend: Refrain From Doing These Things
If you've been in a long-term relationship, you may find yourself in the middle of a question "how to be a good girlfriend?" I've been there. If you're doing these four things in your relationship, you may be bestowing wife privileges to someone who doesn't even treat you like a girlfriend. As a result, you're becoming far from being a good girlfriend, and soon, it could … [Read more...]
The 3 Types Of Intimacy Every Marriage Needs To Thrive
What is intimacy? When we look at the true definition, everything surrounding intimacy deals with closeness to another person: closeness of contact, friendship, warmth, and familiarity. What Is Intimacy | All Your Questions Answered In this article: The Bond Holding Marriage Together Type 1: Sexual Intimacy Type 2: Emotional Intimacy Type 3: Spiritual … [Read more...]
4 Benefits To Waiting Until Marriage To Have Sex
What is your stance on sex before marriage? A popular pastor whom I follow quotes that sex can be considered three things -- “gross, god, or a gift.” I believe this to be very true in our day, due to how sex is overrated outside of marriage and underrated within marriage. In this post, we talk about why not having a physical relationship before marriage is better for a … [Read more...]
10 Sexy Text Messages To Help Keep Intimacy Fresh In Your Marriage After Valentine’s Day
Sending sexy text messages is one way to keep the intimacy alive in your relationship. It's February and love is in the air. For couples all across the country, this month can either be a dream or a nightmare. If you thoroughly enjoy being intimate with your spouse, then you work extremely hard to keep the fire burning and your Boo satisfied. Check out some sexy text ideas to … [Read more...]
Why Does My Man Always Want Sex? 6 BIG Things Ladies Must Know About Men and Sex!
Do you ever wonder why men like sex? Because they really do. Men like sex! Okay now that we’ve gotten that out of the way and now that every woman reading this feels like it will just confirm her thoughts of men being “horn dogs,” I would like to take this time to make this blog about more than just sex. Men, before you start beating your chest and saying “YEAH!” and ladies … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Have More Intimate Sex in 2018
What is intimate sex? People have different ideas about sex but intimate sex, in particular, requires more than the physical surrender. Intimate sex happens in long-term relationships and married couples. It results from and aims for a stronger bond between husband and wife. How to Achieve More Intimate Sex in 3 Ways In this article: An Introduction to Intimate Sex … [Read more...]
Here’s What it Really Means to Be Intimate in Marriage
If you'd like to know how to increase the intimacy in your relationships, let’s begin with a simple definition. Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “intimate” as follows: 1. belonging to or characterizing one's deepest nature 2. marked by very close association, contact, or familiarity 3. marked by a warm friendship developing through long association 4. suggesting informal … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Bring Sex and Sexy Back to Your Marriage
This article is the second of a two-part series that started with 5 Common Causes of a Sexless Marriage. In the first article, we talked about the challenges that couples face that can lead to little or no activity in the bedroom. As a result, the statistics place 40 million Americans in sexless marriages and what may seem to be hopeless relationships. Well, don't be … [Read more...]
5 Common Causes of a Sexless Marriage
One of the most common Google searches on married life is ‘sexless marriage’. According to research, 20 percent of married couples haven’t had sex in over a year. This amounts to 40 million Americans considering themselves in a sexless marriage. If you find yourself in this situation, know that you are not alone and that there is hope. In this two-part article series, I will … [Read more...]
3 Vital Pieces to Restoring Intimacy When All Else Fails
You’ve done it all. The date nights, the back rubs, the conversations. You’ve transformed your bedroom into a sensual sanctuary. You’ve done all you can to be warm and caring and loving and taken all the practical steps to improve your intimacy with your spouse and somehow, something is still missing. That intimacy is not there. You still have not been able to find … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Prevent Your Bedroom From Becoming a Mortuary
There are so many men who are dealing with being rejected in the bedroom by their wives. Instead of being a pleasure palace, your bedroom is becoming a mortuary. I’ve talked to so many men who have expressed their heart on this issue. This is an emotionally unhealthy place for a man to find himself. If you are in that position, you must turn your desire and need over to God … [Read more...]