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June 2009

June 04, 2009

Choices that will maximize our intimacy…

My wife and I had always considered masturbation without the other spouse present something that...

June 03, 2009

Are there situations where celibacy might be appropriate within marriage?

While I realize that neither the Church nor anything in the gospel advocates celibacy or...

June 02, 2009

My wife and I have never had much physical chemistry…

My wife and I have never had much physical "chemistry". We married more because we...

June 01, 2009

I am suffering from situational arousal/anorgasmia disorder…

I am suffering from several sexual disorders resulting from early past experiences (purely psychological, not...

May 2009

May 29, 2009

I find it frustrating that many husbands are expected to accept a wives response that she is no longer interested in sex.

I posted earlier about my frustration with other women denying their husbands sex. I have...

May 27, 2009

How do I separate love and sex to be able to feel loved in other, non-sexual ways?

It probably isn't uncommon to associate love and sex- after all, we believe in abstaining from...

May 26, 2009

Sexual apathy or indifference seems difficult to address…

While I don't dispute that many wives (and/or husbands) have experienced serious issues that make...

May 23, 2009

How can I get my husband to see that his priorities are not in line?

I just came across this site- thank you! It seems to be just what I've...

May 22, 2009

Scriptures That Uplift and Inspire

An ongoing list that I will add to through time that can hopefully provide guidance...

May 21, 2009

I’ve gone through this with three sons…

I appreciate the warning signs you share. I've gone through this (pornography use) with three...

May 20, 2009

What happens when one spouse wants the relationship to grow and the other is content with no intimacy?

It was refreshing for me to read this perspective. As one that struggles with these...

May 18, 2009

How forthright should parents be about their past transgressions with their children?

I agree with your advice about being honest and forthright before marrying. How forthright do...

May 18, 2009

It’s nice to hear that other young women struggle with masturbation too.

It's nice to hear that other young women go through this too (see post). Probably...

May 18, 2009

Do I have a right to be upset about wives who deny sexuality from their husbands?

As a woman I find wives who DENY sexuality from their husbands completely deplorable. To...

May 18, 2009

I found the Discovery Game…

I went to SimplySweetMarriage.com and found THE DISCOVERY GAME...thanks for the tip. I'm so glad...

May 15, 2009

How do I find a non-LDS therapist who understands my values?

Hi, just found this blog via faceseast.org. About two years into my marriage, my husband...

May 14, 2009

I was successful in abstaining from masturbation.

I'd like to politely disagree with one of your statements here, "Although complete masturbatory abstinence...

May 13, 2009

Is it common for one to feel resentful of the other spouse when empty nesting?

Is it common for one to feel resentful of the other spouse when empty-nesting? All...

May 13, 2009

Guest Post: My ex-husband is gay.

I keep pondering how to begin my comments, but when someone on the blog wanted...

May 12, 2009

Request for sources about homosexual lifestyle.

Poster wants sources that support the following statement included in this post. "I do want to...

May 12, 2009

I’ve been getting help through faceseast.org.

I just wanted to say how GRATEFUL I am for the link I found here...

May 11, 2009

Is it too extreme to consider separating because my husband started drinking?

I have been married for almost 4 years now and am due recently with my...

May 10, 2009

FYI: This American Life

There was a wonderful story shared May 9th on This American Life on NPR that...

May 08, 2009

Should we be able to expect fulfillment from our marriage?

I recently found your blog through strengtheningmarriage.com/blog where I have participated frequently. I am LDS,...

May 06, 2009

My experience in my family is that sexuality isn’t something that is discussed.

I'm glad I found this blog via a comment at strengtheningmarriage.com It is interesting to...

May 05, 2009

I’m giving my son more “teen freedoms.”

I'm going to consider getting that parent's guide. I was just having an issue this...

May 04, 2009

How can a “lower-drive” spouse proactively arouse sensual feelings?

Do you think there are wholesome, positive ways that the lower-drive spouse (not always, but...

May 02, 2009

I’m confused about masturbation. I don’t find what I do distracting or wrong.

I am female and I have grown up in a wonderful loving home, with parents...

April 2009

April 30, 2009

How would you recommend dealing with the jealousy that a spouse feels due to the knowledge that the other spouse was sexually active before marriage?

How would you recommend dealing with the jealousy that a spouse feels due to the...

April 30, 2009

Comment on “How does one gain confidence and understanding of our church’s doctrine regarding gays?”

You're ability to be understanding of someone from a homosexual perspective while still holding true...