Ways To Spice Up Your Marriage!
One of the reasons marriage is easy in the beginning is because it’s filled with intimacy and passion. But as the years pass, the relationship can go from steamy to lukewarm, or to even “ice-cold” if you’re not careful. A lack of emotional and physical intimacy is the end of…
How To Restore Romance In Your Marriage
Keeping romance alive after many years of marriage is a common challenge couples face. Passion and romance don’t just happen; feelings fade, which is why you have to intentionally tend the fires of romance. But the good news is that you’re in control of the levels of passion and romance…
Surviving the End of the Honeymoon Phase
When people first begin to fall in love, they experience several emotional highs as a result of the chemical changes happening in their brains. Scientists say that these highs are similar to those experienced by people who suffer from bipolar disorder. It’s no wonder that romantic love doesn’t last long….
Rekindle Romance in Just 5 Days
Why does romance fade in marriage for so many couples? Because they let it. Romance is a choice. After many years of being married, it’s natural for a husband and wife to become very familiar with each other. And if they’re not careful, this familiarity creates mindless routine, which leads…
Plan a Secret Getaway
Have you and your spouse had a romantic couple’s getaway recently? Secret getaways are an exciting way to keep the fire burning in a marriage. A nice weekend getaway, to some place off the beaten track where the two of you can enjoy some privacy, will go a long way…
What Celebrities Can Teach Us About Relationships
Because they’re constantly in the public eye, celebrity couples are often looked to as poster children for the perfect relationship. Although we have Hollywood to blame for this sensationalized version of love, at the end of the day, celebrities are people too. Dig past the superficial fluff and drama splashed…
Give Your Partner a Nice Gift Just Because
Do you and your partner exchange gifts in marriage even when there is no occasion or holiday that demands gift giving? Giving a surprise gift on Valentine’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries and holidays lessens the surprise because chances are that the recipient was already expecting it. Sometimes it is good to…
5 Types of Intimacy That Every Marriage Needs
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words “intimacy in marriage”? Is it physical intimacy? Physical intimacy is just a small part of intimacy in marriage. There are five types of intimacy that every marriage needs: physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual intimacy. Physical…
Be Creative with Romance
Not having enough time is a big issue for many married couples. However, this is not a good reason to have a dull marriage that is devoid of romance. You don’t have to plan every romantic moment with your partner. It is a lot more fun to seize these moments…
The Top 5 Killers of Marriage Romance
Many married couples find it difficult to keep the romance alive beyond the first year of marriage. This is especially true for couples that have kids because when kids come into the picture, their needs trump everyone else’s and marriage romance gets put on the back burner. However, married couples…