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by Laura M. Brotherson+ •
on Jul 7, 2009 •
in Blog, Infidelity, Intimacy, Marriage, Sex •
with 14 Comments
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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by Laura M. Brotherson+ •
on Jul 2, 2009 •
in Blog, Gift Ideas, Intimacy, Marriage, Sex •
with 3 Comments
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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by Laura M. Brotherson+ •
on Jun 30, 2009 •
in Blog, Intimacy, Marriage, Misc/Fun, Open Forums, Parenting, Sex •
with 146 Comments
Welcome to our “Open Forum 2” discussion page! This has been the place (up until April 3, 2011) to post your questions and comments, and have an open dialogue about subjects related to marriage, sex, intimacy and parenting. To create new discussion posts please visit our Open Forum 4 discussion page. For additional insights, you
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by Laura M. Brotherson+ •
on Jun 18, 2009 •
in Blog, Intimacy, Marriage, Sex •
with 1 Comment
A few months ago I received a press request by a writer for the women’s magazine First to do an interview with someone who had overcome an intimacy challenge. They wanted the story for their “Private Confidence” column. I recommended the couple who had joined me for a TV appearance back in September 2008. Heidie
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by Laura M. Brotherson+ •
on May 31, 2009 •
in Blog, Marriage, Sex •
with 3 Comments
Myths about marriage often get perpetuated leading many to make unwise decisions based on faulty information. In reviewing the latest research on marriage, I was a bit surprised by some of the findings myself. See for yourself how “with it” you are in knowing the truth about marriage by taking this Marriage Myths Quiz. It’s
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by Laura M. Brotherson+ •
on May 13, 2009 •
in Blog, Culture, Marriage •
with 1 Comment
Carrie Prejean, Miss California USA, gave an honest answer to a politically charged pageant question more than three weeks ago, and has been viciously attacked ever since. I’ve been appalled and disgusted by all who have sought to ruin the life and reputation of one who chose to voice her honest and widely held, yet
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by Laura M. Brotherson+ •
on Apr 21, 2009 •
in Blog, Culture, Marriage •
with 10 Comments
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Equality means that any man and woman who wants to marry can do so. Any other combinations are going to have to find something else to call it, since “marriage” is already taken. Marriage was defined and created by God. It’s not up for human redefinition. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Miss California recently got caught up in
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by Laura M. Brotherson+ •
on Apr 5, 2009 •
in Blog, Culture, Intimacy, Marriage, Pornography/Addiction, Sex •
with 1 Comment
Male Sexual Socialization In doing some research, I stumbled onto some fascinating insights about men and their sexual socialization. With the advent of Viagra-type products, there is an increasingly reductionistic and medicalized focus on the sexual functioning of body parts while ignoring the relational aspects of sexuality. The trend to medicalize sexuality and reduce problems
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by Laura M. Brotherson+ •
on Apr 4, 2009 •
in Blog, Marriage •
with No Comments
What a delightful surprise to find that “Laura’s Strengthening Marriage Blog” was selected as one of the Top 10 Best “Love” Blogs for women by the AllWomenStalk.com website. I was in good company with other blogs from “Understanding Men” to Glamour magazine
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by Laura M. Brotherson+ •
on Apr 1, 2009 •
in Blog, Marriage, Sex •
with 25 Comments
My good friend, Julie de Azevedo Hanks, is holding a monthly “Cultivating Sexual Desire in Marriage” workshop for women. This is a great way for women to learn to embrace sexuality and find greater fulfillment in their marriages
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