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Can I be perfectly honest with you? Romance doesn’t come naturally to me. Physical intimacy absolutely does. But romance that’s another story. I didn’t have good role models growing up and I just don’t think about it as much as the woman I am happily married to for the last 32 years does. Last Valentines Day I tried to change all that. Okay, it was a last minute thought but I decided to buy Cathy roses on my way home from work on the big day.  |
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When a young couple begins their life together as husband and wife, they usually don’t spend too much time talking about their sexual knowledge or experience. Quite frankly, they typically take this aspect of their relationship for granted – and why not? They’re young, they’re in love and they’re married. Isn’t that the perfect recipe for passionate and fulfilling physical intimacy? Well, the reality is that many of the more common reasons for a lack of satisfaction in this area really have nothing to do with age, marital status or physical fitness. Just like any other aspect of the marriage union, physical intimacy can either be a functional part of the relationship or it can be a deeply meaningful form of expression. The difference lies in how much work a couple is willing to do. |
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Working on building the friendship and fun factor in your marriage isn’t difficult. It just takes some intentional focus and making dating your spouse a priority in your schedule. Obviously, dates can be as elaborate (and costly) or simple (and inexpensive) as you desire to make them. The important thing is to plan a date that you think both spouses will enjoy (or at least try!) And, the good news is that everyone can do this. Here are 101 creative dating ideas to get your brainstorming started. |
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It is likely no surprise to you that God has wired women and men differently. We all recognize some of these differences, but others often hide in plain sight. Shaunti Feldhahn, a nationally syndicated newspaper columnist, speaker and author, wrote a fantastic book, For Women Only: What You Need to Know About the Inner Lives of Men. In it, she recounts the surprising truths she learned about men after interviewing more than one thousand of them. I had the opportunity to interview Shaunti for our radio broadcast, HomeWord with Jim Burns. In our discussion, we spoke about ten things guys wish women knew about men. |
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 In a last month’s edition of HomeWord’s Good Advice Parent Newsletter, we asked our readers to take a brief survey about their teens’ online behaviors. Here are the results of the survey.
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Moving into a new school year is a time of stress for all families. For kids, stress accompanies new classes, new teachers, new friends, and new academic challenges. There's even more stress for kids who are changing schools! But, there is also stress for parents as we get our kids back into school year routines and as we help our kids deal with their stress. As parents, our goal ought to be to intentionally work to keep the stress levels down in our homes. Lowering the stress levels will not only help your family, but will also do a lot to make sure your kids experience successful school year. | |
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