This is the third and final action in the Strong Marriage Experiment that is concentrated on Dating. Yes, that means one seventh of the challenge is focused on getting alone and spending quality time together. For most of us dating gets put on the back burner while we raise our kids, keep up with daily…
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Strong Marriage Day 15 – Endorphin Rush
Endorphins are the natural feel good chemicals released in our brains that cause us to be calm, happy and relaxed. These neurotransmitters interact with receptors in the brain and act similarly to drugs such as codeine and morphine — without the negative side effects of addiction! Endorphins are responsible for the feeling of well being we experience when we exercise,…
Strong Marriage Day 14 – I’ve Got Your Back [Rub]
Many people wrongly attribute the need for Physical Touch as something only men need to connect on a deep level. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Physical touch and sex are not the same thing. Hand holding, cuddling, an arm around the waist and receiving a back rub are just a few of the…
Strong Marriage Day 13 – Overnight Date
I’m embarrassed to admit it but David and I haven’t taken much time to get alone since we started having kids 10 years ago. There was that one time we went on a cruise when I was pregnant with our youngest, but I was exhausted and sick most of the time so I’m not sure…
Strong Marriage Day 12 – Gift Giving Made Easy!
In yesterdays post Tell Me What You NEED we discussed how crucial it was for us to learn to communicate clearly what we needed from each other. Today’s challenge revolves around the same ever important art of communication. This time we are not talking about what we NEED but rather what we WANT. Gifts specifically….