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Developing Intimacy
Respond to the following questions individually and then share your responses with your partner. 1. What things am I aware of that make me feel close and intimate with my partner? 2. What things am I aware of that hinder our intimacy? 3. […]
Intimacy: Shared Privacy
One simple and useful definition of intimacy is "shared privacy". David Olson, co-founder of Prepare-Enrich, family specialist and member of Better Marriages Advisory Board, has identified seven aspects of marital intimacy. Consider your own relationship and score each area from 1-5, […]
Intimacy: Where Are We?
These questions will explore the degree of intimacy you experience in your relationship and identify where you would like to grow. Read the statements individually and then share your responses with your partner and discuss together. Elaborate on each of these ten […]
Couple Growth Plan Exercise
Download GROWTH PLAN Exercise Each of you individually write your response to numbers 1-3. When finished, share your answers with each other before proceeding to number 4. When you have written your goals, post them in a place where you will […]
3 Quick Tips to Handle Holiday Conflict
www.prepare-enrich.com Imagine you are sitting at the outrageously decorated holiday table that your sister spent all morning setting. Your most loved relatives are sitting around you, chatting, laughing, and grazing. Your uncle starts up a conversation with your husband about politics […]
Unplug!
by Corey Allen www.simplemarriage.net If you are like me, you spent a good deal of your day with your computer on, Gmail (or whatever email service you use) running in the background, several browser screens going throughout the day, as well as a few […]
Holidaze Eminent
by Eddie and Sylvia Robertson adapted from Wonderful Wednesdays We are experiencing the most holiday packed time of year. It is a time filled with activities and emotions. We each have expectations, and others have expectations of us. There is a whirlwind […]
Resolutions: New Year’s and Beyond
“We all get the exact same 365 days. The only difference is what we do with them.” Hillary DePiano, New Year’s Thieve Patterns of behavior are very hard to change. We are more likely to achieve our resolutions and goals if […]
Thankfulness
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it." William Arthur Ward Many of us long for a more intimate relationship with our spouse or wonder how to bring new vitality into our marriage. […]
