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Men from Mars woman from Venus #3

Men’s primary need is RESPECT and SUPPORT. Both are received through trust, acceptance, appreciation, approval, and encouragement.P.S. Most men don’t want just more sex in their marriage … it goes deeper than that! Wives, submission doesn’t mean giving in or being a doormat; it’s a gift of your will. It means submitting to God first,

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Men from Mars woman from Venus #2

The whimsical premise of Men Are from Mars is that many years ago, all men lived on Mars, and all women lived on Venus. Once they got together, they respected and enjoyed their differences—until one day when everybody woke up completely forgetting that they had once come from different planets. And ever since, men mistakenly

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Men from Mars woman from Venus #1

Dr. John Gray’s popular book, “Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus,” suggests that the reason for relationship conflicts is that each gender is accustomed to its own set of emotional balances, cultures, and values, or, metaphorically speaking, live on different planets. The key to lasting, successful relationships is understanding and appreciating gender differences

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In-Laws Out-Laws

You married your spouse’s family too! This may be truer for some than for others but interacting with your spouse’s family and developing some sort of a relationship with them is inevitable.  Your in-laws are a group of people who have a unique personal and intimate relationship with your spouse which existed long before your

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Kids Free Getaway

Leaving the kids behind while going on vacation allows you and your spouse to reconnect and strengthen your romantic relationship. Even if the kids seem a little upset it’s actually great for them to see their parents wanting alone time. WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE A KIDS-FREE GETAWAY? YOUR KIDS AREN’T THE ONLY ONES THAT NEED

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Let’s Talk About Sex II

Sex can be many things but it’s not uncommon for couples to be frustrated, even disappointed. Like marriage, our culture and media leave us with an expectation that it will flow naturally and both will experience ecstasy.  Last week we addressed being vulnerable and expressing what brings you pleasure and sharing your desires. Communication is

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