Think of a romantic retreat space you’ve either been to or seen a picture of. There’s no clutter and the surfaces are clear. Whatever is in there has been carefully chosen to help you relax and create a mood of intimacy. Now, think of your bedroom.

Premature ejaculation can certainly take a toll on your marriage as sexual intimacy is a critical component in your relationship. Over time, sexual issues, such as premature ejaculation can slowly chip away your marriage foundation. Even though effective communication is crucial to a healthy long-lasting marriage, it can be difficult for a husband to discuss his…

There are certain phrases that turn your spouse off. Phrases that are said in passing and others when you two are in discussion. When used they are not going to bring you and your spouse closer together. These words can be said in anger, as a way to pacify your spouse, or they have become common…

Sex is a special and intimate time for couples. It’s a bonding time where the two of you can steal away and experience a connection that is unlike any other. Unfortunately, there are many distractions such as, kids, work, sports, electronics, community service and other activities that take you away from fully giving your undivided attention…

You know you need to date your spouse. You know you need to have quality time with each other (kid free, electronics free and care free). And yet it can be hard for the two of you to get out on a date night. For many years our dates and this was before kids, we went out almost…

For the last several years, we have had times when we had been strengthening our spiritual intimacy on almost a daily basis. On the flip side, we have had times where we may only connect spiritually twice a week or less. If you read the Bible with your spouse every day or twice a week, you know the importance of your…

Recently we wrote about you and your spouse dealing with the “Big Issues“. Another issue we see happening often in couples we work with is the “You Syndrome”. What is the You Syndrome exactly? It’s that pattern that occurs when you and your spouse have a difference of opinion or disagreement, and you automatically assume that YOU…

Last week we talked about the “Nothing Zone“. Today we want to jump over to what is a major cause of nothing syndrome. Believe it or not, it’s fear of confrontation, it’s fear of talking about the heavy, touchy topics, the dreaded… Big Issues!! (insert scary music here)