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KSL Video – Characteristics of a Healthy Sexual Relationship
Laura M. Brotherson, author and intimacy expert, discusses four characteristics of a healthy sexual relationship in marriage with hosts Brooke Walker and Darin Adamson on the KSL TV “Studio 5” show (Sept ’09). How would you define a healthy sexual relationship in marriage? While there may be a number of ways, the following represents my
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The Women’s Information Network (The WIN)
The Women’s Information Network (The WIN) — “The Online Home for All Women, All Ages” — is the premier media and social network for women. The WIN is strengthening women and families worldwide with a team of nearly 200 show hosts who are experts in their field covering nearly every imaginable subject. The WIN will
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Women’s Sexual Intimacy Workshop
“Cultivating Sexual Desire in Marriage” Women’s Workshop Wednesday, October 7 (Salt Lake City, Utah) Presented by Julie DeAzevedo Hanks, MSW, LCSW If you’re looking for an opportunity to learn how to strengthen your marriage intimately, my good friend, Julie deAzevedo Hanks, is holding a “Cultivating Sexual Desire in Marriage” workshop for women on Wednesday,
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Amazing Intimacy Couples Workshop
Amazing Intimacy Couples Workshop — “Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Intimacy” Saturday, October 24 (Layton, Utah) Presented by Emil Harker, MS, LMFT Marriage and family therapist, Emil Harker, provides an entertaining, frank and spiritual exploration of the elements of intimacy, and the road to mutually satisfying sexual fulfillment. Men will find what they are looking for,
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The Good Girl Syndrome
What is the Good Girl Syndrome? The Good Girl Syndrome is the negative or unproductive thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, behaviors and feelings about sex that inhibit one’s responsiveness and enjoyment of the sexual relationship in marriage. The Good Girl Syndrome is often manifest as feelings of shame, guilt, embarrassment, or discomfort about sex. Misinformation, distorted information,
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Affair Proofing Your Marriage, Part II
In part I of “Affair Proofing Your Marriage” we discussed: being introspective, and developing greater self-awareness; avoiding selfishness; communicating openly in marriage about anything; acknowledging and discussing attractions to others with your spouse; and avoiding secrecy. In this segment we will continue our discussion of how to affair proof your marriage by addressing an additional
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Celebrating 18 Years!
Today Kevin and Laura celebrate 18 years of marriage, and look forward to the rest of forever…! Some of the Best Things about Marriage Having a best friend Learning how to think about and care for someone other than yourself Having adorable children (my daughter told me to add the “adorable!”) Having someone who motivates
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Famous Family Nights — New Book-Contribution
Some time ago the author of the upcoming book Famous Family Nights asked me to write a little bit about Family Home Evenings (FHE) in our home to be featured in a book with other “famous” LDS personalities. (I think she’s stretching the “famous” thing just a bit! : ) Famous Family Nights is now
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Affair Proofing Your Marriage, Part I
News of marital infidelity among politicians, celebrities or anyone, for that matter, is heartrending. Hearts are broken, and lives and careers are destroyed. Everyone involved ultimately suffers. It’s not just the news that attests to the need for some discussion of this subject. It’s also happening to those around us. No one is immune to
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Love Letters
How long has it been since you wrote your sweetheart a love letter? With recent news of Governor Mark Sanford’s “extramarital emails” I couldn’t help but wonder how his life would be different if he had invested the same time and energy into writing love letters to his wife. Certainly it can take more effort
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