Lessons and Assumptions
In “Foolish Builders,” I wrote about some of the things I learned about my then-future husband when we were engaged in premarital sex. These lessons, …
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Foolish Builders
I’ve often wondered what led to my years of sexual refusal and gate-keeping. I’ve known that it had to do with lack of trust and emotional disconnection, …
Shelter from a Storm
In the coverage of the second round of the recent Oklahoma tornadoes, I heard that a mother and baby died when the tornado caught their …
When Old Feelings Resurface
Oh, am I still a work in progress. Last night as I lay in bed, I realized I was trying to fall asleep before my …
Say What? Sexy Talk in the Bedroom
If your husband asks you to engage in sexy talk in the bedroom, what exactly does that mean? And how can you learn to do it. Learn some great small steps you can take to become more vocal in bed.
Sump Pump Saga
Yesterday I came home to a flooded basement due to a faulty sump pump installation. A couple hundred dollars and a plumber later, I had …
Just One Box
I’m a horrible housekeeper and always have been. I have learned to tolerate a lot of clutter that would drive other women crazy. I have …
Addendum
I always try to think about making some kind of point when I write here. If I’m not babbling with a purpose, after all, I’m …
The Joy of Earbuds
As all three of our teen/young adult kids prepare to move out on their own, I’ve been thinking a lot about the seasons of life …
Leaving the Path of Refusal
Women who become sexual gatekeepers or refusers don’t all walk the same path to get to that place. We all have our reasons. Although …
Strands of Intimacy
Intimacy isn’t just about sexual or emotional connection. Rather, it is a tapestry of bonds that connect, entangle, and comfort.
Just That Good
With several documents open, I was sitting here trying to decide which of my very drafty drafts to flesh out into a blog post. I’d …
Mourning Wood
At the end of last week, Paul at The Generous Husband challenged marriage bloggers to look for ways to celebrate the male sex drive. I …
Oral Blessings – More Resources
Oral sex certainly is not the only way to sexually bless your husband, but if it’s something your husband has requested and you want to …
Perfect Conditions
I spent some time wandering around my beautiful campus after lunch today, soaking in the sunshine and all the flowers and trees in bloom. After …