“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…

“Touch me when I ask. Touch me when I am afraid to ask. Also, touch me with your lips, your hands, your heart.” —Anonymous Although the statement might seem a little confusing at first, physical intimacy and sexual intimacy are not the same things. How so?

“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.

“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.

“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…

“Grief is not a disorder, a disease or a sign of weakness. It is an emotional, physical and spiritual necessity, the price you pay for love. The only cure for grief is to grieve.” —Earl Grollman It’s a topic that’s rarely easy to navigate and yet, we all face it.  Grief.

“Love is not what you say. Love is what you do.” —Anonymous You can’t get away from hearts, flowers, chocolates, and roses this time of the year. All the focus for those are on one single day, February 14th.  In the past, we have lamented about all the pink and red to focus on this…

Did you know that every year over 50 million roses are given for Valentine’s Day? If you want your spouse’s gift to feel as unique as THEY are… you may want to consider something other than candy and flowers. Feeling stumped?