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Marriage & Romance Enrichment Resources
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Really Romance Your Husband or Wife
Our site is dedicated to the love and romance between husband and wife. But, as lovely as the concept is, neither love nor romance can thrive if there are anger, distrust, misunderstandings, lack of forgiveness, indifference, sexual misgivings, or lack of affirmation within your marriage.
We are excited to offer you some invaluable resources to enable your marriage to thrive and grow! Husbands, thoughtfully consider these resources as a part of your "romancing" techniques. It is the wise husband who invests his time in learning to know his wife in a deeper, more intimate way. One of the greatest romantic ideas you can do is to allow your wife to discover one of these books lying, bookmarked and highlighted, on your bedside table or home office desk.
Wives, what a precious sight for your husband to behold...one of these books (corners dog-earred, pages highlighted) laying around the house. It is proof to him that you love him dearly and want to be the wife he needs.
Husbands, we wives need to feel like we are the most precious part of your lives, cherished beyond comprehension. Wives, husbands need this same assurance from us. What greater romance can you give your husband or wife than to show him/her that you are investing in HIM/HER.
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Two New Books!
 
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1. Intimacy Ignited: Kindling Your Love Life with the Song of Solomon
By: Joseph & Linda Dillow
Description: Following up their successful woman-to-woman guide "Intimate Issues," Linda Dillow and Lorraine Pintus are here joined by their husbands in offering a couples' verse-by-verse exploration of the Bible's very own manual on sex and intimacy-the Song of Solomon. Discover the freedom, holiness, and beauty of the marriage bed, as well as creative lovemaking ideas.
2. Pillow Talk: The Intimate Marriage from A to Z
By: Karen Scalf Linamen
Description: In a refreshing alternative to thick, clinical volumes about sex in marriage, Karen Linamen examines the ABCs of intimacy, offering 26 practical insights in a lighthearted primer for women who care about their sexuality.
  
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1. 52 Ways to Have Fun Fantastic Sex
By: Clifford & Joyce Penner
Description: As married couples, we all desire passion in our relationship, but with the pressure of careers, kids, and day-to-day commitments, who has the time or energy to create it?! Well-known sexual therapists, Dr. Clifford and Joyce Penner do! And they provide you with a host of inventive and exciting ideas to help you rekindle passion in your marriage. Addressing both "cautious types" and "risk takers," the Penners offer a new, creative idea to try each week so that within 52 weeks you will be experiencing a sex life that blazes with variety and intimacy!
2. Mars & Venus in the Bedroom: A Guide to Lasting Romance and Passion
By: Dr. John Gray, PhD
Description: Mars and Venus in the Bedroom provides both men and women with specific instructions on how their new relationship skills can be used to improve their sex lives. Written with the understanding and unique insight that can come only from John Gray, it shows couples how they can become sexually satisfied without frustrating their partners, be better lovers, keep their monogamous relationship passionate, communicate their sexual needs romantically and get more pleasure out of sex.
3. We Should Do This More Often
By: Lorilee Craker
Description: In a recent poll taken by Parents magazine, 87 percent of moms admitted they don't make love as often as they did before having kids, while one-third confessed their love life has taken a "major nosedive." Experts say a whopping majority of moms suffer from low libido, and many of the reasons aren't biological. So how can you get your mojo back and start to love making love again? Get the scoop on these and other extremely hot - and often hilarious - topics, including:
Timing that works for everyone (we're not talking the next decade)
Keeping the ankle biters in their beds when you desperately need them out of yours
Why you need to make the effort (if not for your marriage, at least for your sanity)
Reclaiming your sexual self (she's not gone forever, but is probably sleeping every chance she gets)
Lorilee Craker explores the factors that put a dent in your "lust life" and offers plenty of fun ideas for stoking the home fires again. Don't miss Lorilee's own "Tales from the Love Shack," dish from other real-life moms, and insights from professionals to help you get in touch with your inner "Red Hot Mama." Who knew that rediscovering romance, passion, and closeness with your husband was possible - or could be so much fun?
  
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1. If Only He Knew: Understanding Your Wife
By: Gary Smalley
Description: A valuable guide to knowing, understanding, and loving your wife - here are ideas and advice just for husbands. 160 pages, paperback from Zondervan.
2. Love Life for Every Married Couple
By: Ed Wheat, M.D.
Description: Discover-or rediscover!- the joys of marriage with Wheat's scriptural and practical counsel. Covering important topics like becoming best friends, the secrets of staying in love, and how to keep the fires of romance burning. This down-to-earth book helps you learn to communicate better and to understand each others' sexual makeup. 251 pages, softcover from Zondervan.
3. If Only He Knew
By: Gary Smalley
Description: Smalley explains a woman's deepest needs, shows a man how to meet those needs and gives ten simple steps to strengthen any marriage. He helps men to understand not only how to respond to a womans feelings, but also how to make her feel important.
 
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1. What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Women
By: Dr. James Dobson
Description: Dr. Dobson discusses the unique emotional needs of women and the breakdown that occurs when their husbands do not understand those needs. The book offers ways to break the shackles of emotional isolation, gain greater fulfillment in motherhood, and understand the sources of depression in women. Dr. Dobson offers many insightful and effective approaches to building an emotionally fulfilling marriage. Both men and women will find his discussions interesting, humorous, and immensely preactical. The topics covered include: the sources of depression, low self-esteem, fatigue and time pressure, loneliness, isolation, boredom, finances, sexual problems, and child raising.
3. The Marriage Builder
By: Larry Crabb
Description: Find out what over 200,000 couples already know: you can build a better marriage! And now one of the best books on marriage is better than ever! Crabb's classic manual now includes an all-new 32-page discussion guide for couples to use, with or without a counselor. Every couple can benefit from Crabb's expert guidance even if one spouse is uncooperative. 176 pages, softcover from Zondervan.
  
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1. Intimate Issues: 21 Questions Christian Women Ask About Sex
By: Linda Dillow & Lorraine Pintus
Description: What does God think about sex? How can you be godly and sensuous? How do you recapture the passion in your marriage? With warmth, wisdom, and candor, Linda Dillow and Lorraine Pintus answer the most-asked questions Christian women have about sexual intimacy. Their biblical insights and creative ideas will guide you and your husband to a deeper, more satisfying relationship. 272 pages, hardcover from Waterbrook.
2. The Five Love Languages
By: Gary Chapman
Description: Words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, acts of service, physical touching--learning these five love languages may save a troubled marriage or greatly enhance the emotional climate of a good marriage! Chapman explains the purpose of each love language and shows you how to identify the one that is most meaningful to your spouse. 175 pages, softcover from Moody.
3. Great Sexpectations
By: Robert & Rosemary Barnes
Description: Has the spark of passion vanished from your marriage, taking along with it the feeling of warmth and closeness? This husband-and-wife team helps yu get your marriage back on track in this sensitive, informative look at marital intimacy. You'll discover how the sexual expectations of men and women differ, what authentic lovemaking really is, how to set the scene for lasting intimacy and much more! 208 pages, softcover.
 
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1. We Still Kiss
By: Dr. James Richards
Description: Love, romance, passion-- we all want it, we all spend our lives searching for it, but few of us actually find it. We want to find that special someone--"the look" in their eyes, that special touch, the sensation of butterflies in our stomachs when they walk into the room--and we wish those feelings could be there for life. They can! No tired cliches in this book. No more idealistic formulas. This is a book of proven life principles that will open the secrets of lasting love and endless romance to you.
2. Romancing Your Wife: A Little Effort Can Spice Up Your Marriage
By: Debra White Smith & Daniel W. Smith
Description: From the tried-and-true method of treating their mates like queens to discovering new ways to show honor and respect to their spouses, readers will discover specific suggestions and steps they can take to woo their wives and turn their marriages into ardent romances. Men will see that: helping with the housework without being asked is just as romantic as bringing her flowers; "Little gestures," such as opening the car door for her, create an atmosphere of loving care; tender words and gentle hugs without sexual overtures let her know you love her always; romance is measured by thoughtfulness, not by how much money is spent; letting her know she's more important than everything--including sports--makes her feel special; talking and sharing are vital to a lively, loving relationship; the more you give to her, the more she'll give to you. This book will help husbands and wives discover the ultimate truth that their marriages can be more dynamic, more passionate, and more intimate than they ever thought possible!
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1. 101 Ways to Romance Your Marriage: Enjoying a Passionate Life Together
By: Debra White Smith
Description: Don't ration your passion---let it spice up your life all the time! Everyday romance, special dates, and intimate interludes are the ingredients to lasting love, says Smith. Her essential guide offers couples insightful questions, ideas for daily expressions of love, romantic weekends, simple gestures, and more. Make your marriage as exciting as God intended! 150 pages, softcover from Harvest.
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