My husband and I attended pre-marriage counseling almost ten years ago now. During one of our sessions, the counselor handed us a sheet of paper with ten ways to fight fairly. Of the ten, I use three regularly. When a fight breaks out, I try to use “I feel” statements instead of “You did this.” Second, I don’t let the sun go down on my anger. It helps that my counselor told me a simple caveat to this old proverb...
Forty Beads Author Talks About How Token Sex Transformed Her Marriage
by Dr. Melissa Nelson
Recently a group of my friends were discussing a book called Forty Beads by Carolyn Evans. I...t is the story of how a new approach to sex - using beads as a kind of token system - transformed the marriage of the author. As the discussion developed, every girl in the group had an opinion. Some were shocked, some skeptical, and those who had tried it were pretty darn pleased with themselves. I decided to read the book for myself. It turns out it’s a funny, tell-it-like-it-is story of a marriage most of us can relate to. And the fact that such a simple idea can change the whole tone of your relationship with your husband is exciting. I talked with author Carolyn Evans about her story and the book it inspired.
Q. How does the 40 Beads Method work?
by Courtney A. Buxton
A Work in Progress
Welcome to an article I never thought I would write. Of course w...e are talking about sex for the February issue, but I thought I was safe since I write the Faith column. Not so much. Turns out, there is a lot to say about faith and sex. They are not mutually exclusive terms. In fact, in marriage, they should be working together.
No matter how stoic your spouse, you two have a certain level of spiritual intimacy. After all, you dedicated your lives to one another, you are raising children together, and you regularly clean spit up off the back of each other’s shirts. That takes love and commitment. Ultimately, that level of dedication to one another, and faith in your marriage, should translate into great sex.
by Amy Welch
It’s February, the month we celebrate Valentine’s Day and maybe focus a little more intensely on our “loves.” So, why not ask the questions: ...Can sex be considered part of our daily exercise routine? While calorie counting, can I subtract those I left behind in the bedroom?
After reading this, you may want to do just that!
After a hard day of work, the last thing many women have on their minds is having sex. But if you consider all of the health benefits, you may be more easily convinced to shed some clothes and slip away with your spouse for a little one-on-one. Not only does lovemaking with your other half make you feel more connected emotionally, it’s been shown to work wonders on the heart, relieve stress, boost your immunity and lower blood pressure.
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by Kelly Knox
Creating your most beautiful self is more about application than the amount of makeup. In order to do a proper application you need to have the right equipment. Consider putting together ...a must have go to makeup kit that you not only have accessible at home but that also travels easily. I recommend putting together a make up trunk. Makeup trunks are not only perfect for travel and storage but have plenty of room for all the essentials you will need to have on hand for every occasion. Here are the must haves!
Liquid Foundation
Choose one that matches your natural skin tone. If you have trouble finding the perfect match don’t be afraid to mix two colors together.
Blushes (2)
One cream and one powder. Have one natural looking color for everyday wear and the other more dramatic fo
by Angela May
Date nights at our house are like rainbows; they’re rare occurrences but when one happens it’s an amazing moment. The Lowcountry offers a...n abundance of fun date options that break from the traditional dinner and a movie format.
If you want to plan something special this Valentine’s month (I avoided saying ‘day’ because a Tuesday night on the town isn’t the most ideal for parents or the kiddos), here’s my list of ten fun out-of-the-box date night options. But if money’s tight, scroll to the bottom to see how easy it is to plan a free date night you’ll both enjoy.
LOWCOUNTRY BLUES BASH: February 8-21. 14 days, 25 venues, 59 acts, 100 shows. An annual event now for 22 years, many performances are
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