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- Incredible Intimacy - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Jim MuellerWhen you think of intimacy, what comes to mind? A romantic date? Warm conversation? Candlelight dinner? Spending time together? Sex? Not long ago, I defined "intimacy" as the physical part of our relationship. That definition has expanded. Through the years our relationship became less ...
Views: 754 - The Forgotten Intimacy - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Jim MuellerWhen Jim and I were planning to be married, we set aside an intense two hours for marriage preparation -- not much of an investment for an idealistic 19 and 20 year-old couple. Unfortunately, no one pulled us aside to explain the secret to building a strong and lasting marriage. I figured if we ...
Views: 750 - Preventing Marriage Meltdown - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Jim MuellerThe pained voice on my cell phone told the story. He desperately wanted his marriage to work, but now, only one option seemed feasible: Move out. Caught in deadlocked communication, hurtful finger pointing and a rapid marriage meltdown, this last ditch tactic was the only solution. He had to ...
Views: 775 - Valentine's Day -- Every Day - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Jim MuellerThe other day a friend expressed deep sadness. She shared with me that Valentine's Day is the only day her husband remembers to give her a card and flowers — The rest of the year she receives nothing. I was deeply saddened. It occurred to me this annual event might be the only day they ...
Views: 699 - e.x.p.e.c.t. - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Jim MuellerBefore climbing out of bed each morning, our thoughts travel to expectations. We expect that we’ll have a busy day at work with project deadlines. We expect that we’ll have to return phone calls. We expect that we may have to prepare dinner, or at least dial for carryout. Our days ...
Views: 791 - Strategic Romance - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Jim MuellerWhen Sheri and I speak publicly, we almost always make the point that our romantic relationship has never been better. Then I cringe when Sheri goes a step further and says, "After twenty-five years, few couples can say their sex life is better than ever!" I wouldn't have put it quite that ...
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