Hurt Feelings Don’t Have to Mean No Sex
I have a sensitive heart. I have lots of feelings, and I feel them deeply. One of the downsides of this is that my …
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I Worked on Sex, and Then He Got Angry
Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know …
A Heritage of Woundedness
When we let our wounds stay open, we leave a legacy of brokenness that oozes into the lives of others.
Is His Heart Battered?
Is your husband feeling emotionally abused in your marriage? If you suspect that the answer is yet, you can make some changes today.
How Does He React When He Hears “No”?
A negative reaction from your husband may not help you grow in the area of sexual intimacy, but approaching his reaction with a heart of compassion and understanding can take away some of the sting.
Do the Brave Thing
Is it possible to heal from having your feelings dismissed in your marriage?
Inundated by His Hurt
When we gaze at a lake on a sunny day or at a lazy slow river, it’s easy to forget the overwhelming power that …
Conquer Your Complacency
Complacency keeps you mired in the pain of the past. Conquer your complacency. Choose to move forward and seek healing.
Lessons from a Wife’s Heart
How can a wife heal her hurting heart? My years of resistance to intimacy, sexual and otherwise, were built on a foundation of my own …
Restoring Desire After Your Feelings Have Been Hurt
My sexuality is so interconnected with my emotions that even a small emotional blip can turn off the sexual switch for me. This post shares strategies to help restore what emotional hurt has pushed aside.
A Wife’s Heart: A Colloquy (#3)
The third leg of my conversation with CSL at The Curmudgeonly Librarian is posted today. CSL set a trap, and I leapt right in. …
When It Hurts: Maintaining Sexual Intimacy While Dealing with Pain
Sexual intimacy doesn’t just serve to provide us with orgasms in our marriage. It also helps us to feel united as a couple. It …
Stuck in a Loop
Are you struggling to let something go from early in your marriage? Are you stuck in a loop from a long-ago hurt?
Naked and Broken
What happens when you change your perspective? Do you show your own husband as much mercy as the Samaritan showed a naked and broken stranger? Not only is your husband your intimate partner, he is also your neighbor who should have your love and care.