Author: Melissa
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The Problem With Date Night
This is a guest post from Emma Merkas of Couples Massage Courses. We all know we should go on regular dates with our spouse, right? The same way we know…
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The Fun of Going on “Dress Up” Dates
Not too long after we were married, my wife and I met some friends for a double date. We were doing the normal thing – dinner and a movie. Before…
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Several Great Marriage Quotes
Came across some great quotes in the Simple Marriage Archives. Grow old with me! The best is yet to be. ~ Robert Browning (1812 – 1889) A man is seduced…
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Add Spice By Opening Your Eyes
In case you’re new to our community, or even if you’ve been around for years, I’m part of a weekly show that airs new episodes each Wednesday called Sexy Marriage…
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Don't Tip-Toe
Many people tip-toe through life hoping to arrive safely at their death. I say run, hop, skip, jump – don’t tip-toe. (photo source)
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Cherish the Silly Moments that Bring Laughter in Marriage
A few nights ago my husband and I were going through the bedtime routine with our two children. Our girls were brushing their teeth and using the toilet one last…
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Marriage expectations
From Elizabeth Gilbert in her book Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage Modern Americans bring to their marriages the most over-stuffed bundle of expectations the institution has ever seen. We expect that…
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The Slow Date
Remember speed dating? You sit down and try to impress the person on the other side of the table in 30 seconds or less before moving on to the next…
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Comfort Sex
One thing that separates humans from all other species is our ability to make meaning out of things. The meaning we place on the things in our life are often…
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Marriage Help, When Your Spouse Isn't Interested
I regularly receive emails from readers looking for help with a struggle in their marriage. They disclose the issues they are having as well as their desire to work on making…
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Create a Do-over when the First Romance Attempt Fails
6:00 a.m. on a Saturday morning, my spouse and I were wide awake and unable to sleep late. My husband made his move. It did seem like the perfect opportunity…