"Give the Gift of Thoughtfulness"

by Laura M. Brotherson

Hey Guys! My husband had a great suggestion for men's gift-giving this Christmas! ... Be Thoughtful!

How? How about getting your wife's Christmas gift before Christmas Eve! It's amazing how "when" the gift was purchased might actually mean more to your wife than "what" was purchased. The earlier you purchase the gift the more it says, "I'm thinking of you" and "You're important to me!"

How about spending more time thinking about the big-screen TV (I mean...your wife) than the big-screen TV. It's hard to get your wants off center-stage, but putting your wife's wants/needs first may be a good investment.

I was going to suggest that you guys spend some time thinking about and maybe even jotting down some thoughts about your wife--her likes, her dislikes, anything she's mentioned in passing in the last while as a gift possibility. But my husband said I ought to scrap that, and just ask her what she wants.

If you're wife is like me, though, you don't get as many points if it's not a surprise, so maybe ask for a list of multiple (specific) gift ideas, so that you can get one exactly right. (Women, help him out by making it as easy as possible for you to be delighted Christmas morning!)

Here are a few gift ideas to get you started:

• 12-days of thoughtful acts
• A couple hours of housecleaning
• A pedicure
• A gift certificate to her favorite store
• A professional massage
• Her choice of household projects for you to complete without complaint
• A day to herself
• An overnight getaway with YOU!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

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12 Days of Giveaways -- The WIN

Join the Women's Information Network (The WIN) for a free gift as well as fabulous daily giveaways!

Most of you are probably already familiar with The Women’s Information Network (The WIN), the company that produces my new online audiocast “The Marital Intimacy Show.”

“The WIN” will be giving away great gifts to ALL website visitors during their Online Launch ”12 Days of Giveaways” thru December 12th. Get yourself to The WIN, and click on the "Sign In" or "Join our Community" links in the header (it's free) to receive two great gifts and a chance for many more.

You'll also be able to enjoy all the many opportunities and benefits The WIN has to offer. You might even win a copy of my book And They Were Not Ashamed – Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Fulfillment.

The WIN is an incredible new online resource for women (and men) worldwide. It is a community of women helping women with a mission to “Strengthen Women and Families Worldwide.” I believe The Women’s Information Network is positioned to be the Premier Media and Social Network for Women.

On their website you’ll find hundreds of audio and video shows in addition to mine -- "The Marital Intimacy Show" presented by experts on a wide variety of topics, as well as quality articles, great social networking, and an online TV show (The WIN Show).

Click here to view my appearance on The WIN Show.



The Marital Intimacy Show (TMIS) 

Couple Photos and a Romantic "Anniversary Inn" Giveaway

Win a Romantic Getaway to The Anniversary Inn with Your Favorite Couple Photos.

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In addition to the luxury of spending focused time and attention on each other, you'll enjoy the relaxing in-room jacuzzi, complimentary cheesecake, sparkling apple cider, and a delicious freshly baked breakfast delivered right to your door.

To enter the drawing, send us a favorite photo of you and your spouse by Saturday, February 13th, 2010. The lucky couple will be contacted by email, and then announced in our "Straight Talk about Strengthening Marriage" newsletter and on Laura's Strengthening Marriage Blog.

Perfect Marriage NOT Required!

Remember, you don't have to have a perfect marriage to send us your photo. And we'd love a newly updated photo even if you've sent one before. Send your favorite (uncropped, 300dpi/high res) photo with your first names, and how many years you've been married.

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Loving Wives Club &
Romantic Christmas Gifts 

You’ll love the Love2Romance “Loving Wives Club!” The “Loving Wives Club” makes it easy for you to keep your husband more emotionally connected to you! They provide monthly digital romance prompts sent via email to help you inject fun and playfulness into your relationship.

GREAT NEWS! -- 7 Great Gifts to Giveaway

We've just been offered five Loving Wives Club memberships ($29.99 value) and two "Merry Christmas Deer Digital Kits" ($24.99 value) to giveaway to YOU! 

Newsletter Archive

Stay tuned for more intimacy insights in upcoming Strengthening Marriage Newsletters ... ! Click here to visit the e-Newsletter archive. If you missed the last newsletter, you can catch it here:

     "Characteristics of a Healthy Intimate Relationship" -- Marriage Newsletter #35 (Sep '09)