“As we approach midlife in our middle 30s or early 40s we are not prepared for the idea that time can run out on us, or for the startling truth that if we don’t hurry to pursue our own definition of a meaningful existence, life can become a repetition of trivial maintenance activities.” —Gail Sheehy…

““I’m sorry” is a statement. “I won’t do it again” is a promise. “How do I make it up to you?” is a responsibility.” —Anonymous Two super simple and potentially powerful words are… …I’m sorry.

“It’s the unexpected that changes our lives.” —Anonymous Fear. It can stop you in your tracks.  When navigating life, there are times when something is not feeling right and you know it. This can catch you by surprise and fear begins to seep into your thoughts.

“Sex is always better when you build up the sexual tension with foreplay.” —Anonymous Foreplay. It’s that stuff that happens before sex. It can be anything and everything that leads up to the act and sometimes foreplay is the whole thing itself.

“Future successes can be diminished by carrying the baggage of the past. Let go of the excess baggage.” —Reed Markham Baggage. Whether it’s from past relationships, from things people said to you years ago, or hurts from your marriage. Most everyone has something they are carrying around.

“A successful marriage requires you to fall in love multiple times but always with the same person.” —Anonymous Has there ever been a time in your marriage when you have felt as if you have fallen out of love with your spouse?  If you answered yes, you are not alone in experiencing this.

Search   Any married person is familiar with sexual intimacy. It’s amazing, essential to connection, and an expected part of marriage. On the other hand, you’ve probably heard of emotional intimacy and yet you’re probably not as familiar with that term. What is emotional intimacy? Emotional Intimacy and Its Importance Emotional intimacy involves a closeness…

“Everyone has a story on their beard. It’s a way of finding common ground with people you might not otherwise know.” —Chris Stapleton Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to his facial hair. For some, stubble/facial hair might be a no go for your sexual intimacy. For others you wouldn’t have it any…