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~ Elevate the gift of sexual enjoyment to its divinely intended place.
~ Embrace the God-given gift of sexuality.
~ Learn the secrets of sexual satisfaction.
~ Find solutions to the intimacy issues that plague so many marriages.
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      <title>070: 20 Keys to Healthy Sexuality, Part 2 (Guest on Illuminate)</title>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode #068 "How 'Auditory Arousal' Can Heat Up Your Lovemaking" Laura talks with sex coach Amanda Louder on her "Live From Love" podcast. She shares some insights on one of the concepts Laura has coined -- that of "Auditory Arousal." Laura answers the question of what auditory arousal is and how to utilize it to heat up your lovemaking. Most importantly, she discusses the benefits of verbal communication during sex, such as how it can help keep your busy and distracted brain engaged sexually.</p> <p>Show Notes (Resources mentioned):</p> <ul> <li>Handout – <a href= "https://maritalintimacyinst.com/wp-content/uploads/AUDITORY-AROUSAL.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Auditory Arousal</a></li> <li>Book – <a href= "http://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/product/knowing-intimately-12-keys-creating-sextraordinary-marriage-softcover/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage</em></a></li> <li>Handout - <a href= "https://maritalintimacyinst.com/wp-content/uploads/12-Essential-Ingredients-for-a-Sextraordinary-Marriage.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Knowing HER Intimately</em>– 12 Essential Ingredients for a Sextraordinary Marriage</a> (OVERVIEW) – (see MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com | Resources Page)</li> </ul> <p>You can find Laura on Instagram or Facebook (@StrengtheningMarriage) and check out her websites:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">StrengtheningMarriage.com</a> – Laura's main website</li> <li><a href="https://maritalintimacyinst.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com</a> – Laura's counseling website</li> <li><a href="https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TheMaritalIntimacyShow.com</a> – "The Marital Intimacy Show" podcast website</li> </ul>]]></content:encoded>
      
      
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode #066 "Differences Between Healthy and Unhealthy Sexuality, Part 1" Laura talks with the fabulous people from Reach 10 on their "Breaking the Silence" podcast about what the differences are between healthy and unhealthy sexuality. We highlight some of the 20 characteristics of healthy and unhealthy sexuality from the handout Laura has compiled on the subject.</p> <p><strong>Show Notes</strong> (Resources mentioned):</p> <ul> <li>Handout – <a href= "https://maritalintimacyinst.com/wp-content/uploads/Characteristics-of-Healthy-and-Unhealthy-Sexuality-Raising-the-Bar.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Characteristics of Healthy and Unhealthy Sexuality – "Raising the Bar"</a></li> <li>Book – <a href= "http://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/product/knowing-intimately-12-keys-creating-sextraordinary-marriage-softcover/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage</em></a></li> <li>Handout - <a href= "https://maritalintimacyinst.com/wp-content/uploads/12-Essential-Ingredients-for-a-Sextraordinary-Marriage.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Knowing HER Intimately</em>– 12 Essential Ingredients for a Sextraordinary Marriage</a> (OVERVIEW) – (see MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com | Resources Page)</li> </ul> <p>You can find Laura on Instagram or Facebook (@StrengtheningMarriage) and check out her websites:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">StrengtheningMarriage.com</a> – Laura's main website</li> <li><a href="https://maritalintimacyinst.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com</a> – Laura's counseling website</li> <li><a href="https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TheMaritalIntimacyShow.com</a> – "The Marital Intimacy Show" podcast website</li> </ul>]]></description>
      
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    <author>laura@strengtheningmarriage.com (Laura M. Brotherson)</author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode #066 "Differences Between Healthy and Unhealthy Sexuality, Part 1" Laura talks with the fabulous people from Reach 10 on their "Breaking the Silence" podcast about what the differences are between healthy and unhealthy sexuality. We highlight some of the 20 characteristics of healthy and unhealthy sexuality from the handout Laura has compiled on the subject. Show Notes (Resources mentioned): Handout – Characteristics of Healthy and Unhealthy Sexuality – "Raising the Bar" Book – Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage Handout - Knowing HER Intimately– 12 Essential Ingredients for a Sextraordinary Marriage (OVERVIEW) – (see MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com | Resources Page) You can find Laura on Instagram or Facebook (@StrengtheningMarriage) and check out her websites: StrengtheningMarriage.com – Laura's main website MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com – Laura's counseling website TheMaritalIntimacyShow.com – "The Marital Intimacy Show" podcast website</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this episode #066 "Differences Between Healthy and Unhealthy Sexuality, Part 1" Laura talks with the fabulous people from Reach 10 on their "Breaking the Silence" podcast about what the differences are between healthy and unhealthy sexuality. We highlight some of the 20 characteristics of healthy and unhealthy sexuality from the handout Laura has compiled on the subject. Show Notes (Resources mentioned): Handout – Characteristics of Healthy and Unhealthy Sexuality – "Raising the Bar" Book – Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage Handout - Knowing HER Intimately– 12 Essential Ingredients for a Sextraordinary Marriage (OVERVIEW) – (see MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com | Resources Page) You can find Laura on Instagram or Facebook (@StrengtheningMarriage) and check out her websites: StrengtheningMarriage.com – Laura's main website MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com – Laura's counseling website TheMaritalIntimacyShow.com – "The Marital Intimacy Show" podcast website</itunes:summary></item>
    
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      <title>065: Laura's D8NIGHT License Plate - PL8STORY (Guest on "Trista's PL8STORY")</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>You already know I'm a BIG proponent of Date Night, but did you know it's also my license plate?! In this episode #065 "Laura's D8NIGHT License Plate" I joined Trista on her PL8STORY (Plate Story) Podcast to share the story behind my "D8NIGHT" license plate and lots of other fun things you maybe didn't know. Find out what "title" my tax guy has given my husband and what "sexual wholeness" is all about! </p> <p><strong>Show Notes</strong> (Resources mentioned):</p> <ul> <li>Book – <a href= "http://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/product/knowing-intimately-12-keys-creating-sextraordinary-marriage-softcover/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage</em></a></li> <li>Handout - <a href= "https://maritalintimacyinst.com/wp-content/uploads/12-Essential-Ingredients-for-a-Sextraordinary-Marriage.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Knowing HER Intimately</em>– 12 Essential Ingredients for a Sextraordinary Marriage</a> (OVERVIEW) – (see MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com | Resources Page)</li> <li>Central Park - "Success Story" (Here's a link to that story about the lady finding my book in a NYC park - <a href= "https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/sexual-success-story-1-book-park/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/sexual-success-story-1-book-park/</a>)</li> <li>Online Course– "<a href= "https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/sexual-wholeness-online-course-women/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sexual Wholeness for Women</a>" – (see StrengtheningMarriage.com | Events Page)</li> </ul> <p>You can find Laura on Instagram or Facebook (@StrengtheningMarriage) and check out her websites:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">StrengtheningMarriage.com</a> – Laura's main website</li> <li><a href="https://maritalintimacyinst.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com</a> – Laura's counseling website</li> <li><a href="https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TheMaritalIntimacyShow.com</a> – "The Marital Intimacy Show" podcast website</li> </ul>]]></description>
      
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You already know I'm a BIG proponent of Date Night, but did you know it's also my license plate?! In this episode #065 "Laura's D8NIGHT License Plate" I joined Trista on her PL8STORY (Plate Story) Podcast to share the story behind my "D8NIGHT" license plate and lots of other fun things you maybe didn't know. Find out what "title" my tax guy has given my husband and what "sexual wholeness" is all about! </p> <p>Show Notes (Resources mentioned):</p> <ul> <li>Book – <a href= "http://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/product/knowing-intimately-12-keys-creating-sextraordinary-marriage-softcover/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage</em></a></li> <li>Handout - <a href= "https://maritalintimacyinst.com/wp-content/uploads/12-Essential-Ingredients-for-a-Sextraordinary-Marriage.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Knowing HER Intimately</em>– 12 Essential Ingredients for a Sextraordinary Marriage</a> (OVERVIEW) – (see MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com | Resources Page)</li> <li>Central Park - "Success Story" (Here's a link to that story about the lady finding my book in a NYC park - <a href= "https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/sexual-success-story-1-book-park/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/sexual-success-story-1-book-park/</a>)</li> <li>Online Course– "<a href= "https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/sexual-wholeness-online-course-women/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sexual Wholeness for Women</a>" – (see StrengtheningMarriage.com | Events Page)</li> </ul> <p>You can find Laura on Instagram or Facebook (@StrengtheningMarriage) and check out her websites:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">StrengtheningMarriage.com</a> – Laura's main website</li> <li><a href="https://maritalintimacyinst.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com</a> – Laura's counseling website</li> <li><a href="https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TheMaritalIntimacyShow.com</a> – "The Marital Intimacy Show" podcast website</li> </ul>]]></content:encoded>
      
      
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    <author>laura@strengtheningmarriage.com (Laura M. Brotherson)</author><itunes:subtitle>You already know I'm a BIG proponent of Date Night, but did you know it's also my license plate?! In this episode #065 "Laura's D8NIGHT License Plate" I joined Trista on her PL8STORY (Plate Story) Podcast to share the story behind my "D8NIGHT" license plate and lots of other fun things you maybe didn't know. Find out what "title" my tax guy has given my husband and what "sexual wholeness" is all about!  Show Notes (Resources mentioned): Book – Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage Handout - Knowing HER Intimately– 12 Essential Ingredients for a Sextraordinary Marriage (OVERVIEW) – (see MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com | Resources Page) Central Park - "Success Story" (Here's a link to that story about the lady finding my book in a NYC park - https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/sexual-success-story-1-book-park/) Online Course– "Sexual Wholeness for Women" – (see StrengtheningMarriage.com | Events Page) You can find Laura on Instagram or Facebook (@StrengtheningMarriage) and check out her websites: StrengtheningMarriage.com – Laura's main website MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com – Laura's counseling website TheMaritalIntimacyShow.com – "The Marital Intimacy Show" podcast website</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>You already know I'm a BIG proponent of Date Night, but did you know it's also my license plate?! In this episode #065 "Laura's D8NIGHT License Plate" I joined Trista on her PL8STORY (Plate Story) Podcast to share the story behind my "D8NIGHT" license plate and lots of other fun things you maybe didn't know. Find out what "title" my tax guy has given my husband and what "sexual wholeness" is all about!  Show Notes (Resources mentioned): Book – Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage Handout - Knowing HER Intimately– 12 Essential Ingredients for a Sextraordinary Marriage (OVERVIEW) – (see MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com | Resources Page) Central Park - "Success Story" (Here's a link to that story about the lady finding my book in a NYC park - https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/sexual-success-story-1-book-park/) Online Course– "Sexual Wholeness for Women" – (see StrengtheningMarriage.com | Events Page) You can find Laura on Instagram or Facebook (@StrengtheningMarriage) and check out her websites: StrengtheningMarriage.com – Laura's main website MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com – Laura's counseling website TheMaritalIntimacyShow.com – "The Marital Intimacy Show" podcast website</itunes:summary></item>
    
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      <title>064: Q&amp;A – Sex – Vital for a Healthy Marriage, Part 2 (Guest on "Elevate Your Marriage")</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode #064 "Q&A - Sex - Vital for a Healthy Marriage, Part 2" comes from a fun conversation certified sex therapist, Laura M. Brotherson had with the darling Trina Glines of the "Elevate Your Marriage" podcast. Trina had lots of fun questions from her book club ladies about the information in Laura's book <a href= "https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/product/and-they-were-not-ashamed-softcover/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>And They Were Not Ashamed — Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Fulfillment</em></a> to help them understand the importance of sex as a vital part of a healthy marriage. We'll discuss things like: "sex as a decision," "learning how to climax," "why sex is important," etc. </p> <p><strong>Show Notes</strong> (Resources mentioned):</p> <ul> <li>Book – <a href= "https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/product/and-they-were-not-ashamed-softcover/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>And They Were Not Ashamed — Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Fulfillment</em></a></li> <li>Book – <a href= "http://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/product/knowing-intimately-12-keys-creating-sextraordinary-marriage-softcover/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage</em></a></li> <li>Handout - <a href= "https://maritalintimacyinst.com/wp-content/uploads/12-Essential-Ingredients-for-a-Sextraordinary-Marriage.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Knowing HER Intimately</em>– 12 Essential Ingredients for a Sextraordinary Marriage</a> (OVERVIEW) – (see MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com | Resources Page)</li> <li>Online Course– "<a href= "https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/sexual-wholeness-online-course-women/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sexual Wholeness for Women</a>" – (see StrengtheningMarriage.com|Events Page)</li> </ul> <p>You can find Laura on Instagram or Facebook (@StrengtheningMarriage) and check out her websites:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">StrengtheningMarriage.com</a> – Laura's main website</li> <li><a href="https://maritalintimacyinst.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com</a> – Laura's counseling website</li> <li><a href="https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">TheMaritalIntimacyShow.com</a> – "The Marital Intimacy Show" podcast website</li> </ul>]]></description>
      
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode #062 "Understanding Female Sexual Wiring" comes from a super fun conversation certified sex therapist, Laura M. Brotherson had with the fabulous Monica Tanner of the "<a title= "On the Brighter Side" href= "https://onthebrightersideoflife.com/episodes/understanding-female-sexual-wiring-with-laura-brotherson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">On the Brighter Side</a>" podcast. Monica asks all about the 12 T's of female sexual wiring found in the 12 chapters of Laura's book <a title= "Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage" href= "https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/product/knowing-intimately-12-keys-creating-sextraordinary-marriage-softcover/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage</em></a> to help women (and men) better understand all the intricacies of how women are wired so that they can also create their own "sextraordinary" marriage!</p> <p>Resources mentioned:</p> <ul> <li>Book – <a href= "http://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/product/knowing-intimately-12-keys-creating-sextraordinary-marriage-softcover/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage</em></a></li> <li>Handout - <a href= "https://maritalintimacyinst.com/wp-content/uploads/12-Essential-Ingredients-for-a-Sextraordinary-Marriage.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Knowing HER Intimately</em>– 12 Essential Ingredients for a Sextraordinary Marriage</a> (OVERVIEW) – (see MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com | Resources Page)</li> <li>Handout – <a href= "https://maritalintimacyinst.com/wp-content/uploads/Fuel-female-sexual-desire-Brotherson.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rocket Fuel for Female Sexual Desire – How Women Get in the Mood (Diagram)</a></li> <li>Handout – <a href= "https://maritalintimacyinst.com/wp-content/uploads/Bridges-to-Desire-Getting-from-0-60-Sexually-KHI-worksheet.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bridges to Desire – Getting From 0 - 60 Sexually</a></li> <li>Handout – <a href= "https://maritalintimacyinst.com/wp-content/uploads/brakes-and-accelerators-sexual-worksheet.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sexual Accelerators & Brakes Worksheet</a></li> <li>Workshop – "<a href= "https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/sexual-wholeness-workshop-women-may-2020-page/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sexual Wholeness Workshop for Women</a>" (Sep 19, 2020) – (see StrengtheningMarriage.com| Events Page)</li> </ul> <p>You can find Laura on Instagram or Facebook (@StrengtheningMarriage) and check out her websites:</p> <ul> <li>StrengtheningMarriage.com</li> <li>MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com</li> <li>TheMaritalIntimacyShow.com - "The Marital Intimacy Show" podcast website</li> </ul>]]></content:encoded>
      
      
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Want to understand female sexual wiring better and how you can have a "sextraordinary" marriage? In this episode #060, Laura joins Adam and Karissa King on their "Dear Young Married Couple" <a title="12 "T's" of Female Sexual Wholeness w/ Laura Brotherson, LMFT & Christian Certified Sex Therapist" href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/12-ts-female-sexual-wholeness-w-laura-brotherson-lmft/id1494555036?i=1000474337615" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(DYMC) podcast</a> to discuss the "12 T's of Female Sexual Wholeness" from Laura's book - "Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage." These 12 "T's" provide a recipe of key ingredients especially for women to embrace their sexuality and wholeness -- necessary for a "sextraordinary" marriage.</p> <p>Resources mentioned: • Book – <a title= "Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage" href= "https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/product/knowing-intimately-12-keys-creating-sextraordinary-marriage-softcover/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage</a> • Book – <a title= "From Honeymoon to Happily Ever After: 23 Keys to Prepare for a Sextraordinary Marriage" href= "https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/product/honeymoon-happily-after-23-keys-prepare-sextraordinary-marriage/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">From Honeymoon to Happily Ever After: 23 Keys to Prepare for a Sextraordinary Marriage</a> • Handout - <a title= "Knowing HER Intimately – 12 Essential Ingredients for a Sextraordinary Marriage (OVERVIEW)" href= "https://maritalintimacyinst.com/wp-content/uploads/12-Essential-Ingredients-for-a-Sextraordinary-Marriage.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Knowing HER Intimately – 12 Essential Ingredients for a Sextraordinary Marriage (OVERVIEW)</a> – (see MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com | Resources Page) • Handout – <a title= "Rocket Fuel for Female Sexual Desire – How Women Get in the Mood (Diagram)" href= "https://maritalintimacyinst.com/wp-content/uploads/Fuel-female-sexual-desire-Brotherson.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rocket Fuel for Female Sexual Desire – How Women Get in the Mood (Diagram)</a> • Handout – <a title= "Bridges to Desire – Getting From 0 - 60 Sexually" href= "https://maritalintimacyinst.com/wp-content/uploads/Bridges-to-Desire-Getting-from-0-60-Sexually-KHI-worksheet.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bridges to Desire – Getting From 0 - 60 Sexually</a> • Handout – <a title="Sexual Accelerators & Brakes Worksheet" href= "https://maritalintimacyinst.com/wp-content/uploads/brakes-and-accelerators-sexual-worksheet.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sexual Accelerators & Brakes Worksheet</a> • Workshop – <a title=""Sexual Wholeness Workshop for Women"" href= "https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/sexual-wholeness-workshop-women-may-2020-page/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"Sexual Wholeness Workshop for Women"</a> (Sep 19, 2020) – (see StrengtheningMarriage.com| Events Page) • <a title=""The Marital Intimacy Show Podcast"" href= "https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"The Marital Intimacy Show Podcast"</a> with Laura M. Brotherson (see TheMaritalIntimacyShow.com)</p> <p>You can find Laura on Instagram or Facebook (@StrengtheningMarriage) and check out her websites: • <a title="StrengtheningMarriage.com" href= "https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">StrengtheningMarriage.com</a> • <a title="MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com" href= "https://maritalintimacyinst.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com</a> • <a title="TheMaritalIntimacyShow.com" href= "https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TheMaritalIntimacyShow.com</a> - "The Marital Intimacy Show" podcast website</p>]]></content:encoded>
      
      
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Arial;">1. Date regularly<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Arial;">3. Pray regularly as a couple</span></p>
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      <title>011: Tiger Woods, Marriage and Infidelity</title>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Arial;"> 6. They take responsibility for self. </span><!--EndFragment--></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Arial;">1. They embrace their sexuality.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Arial;">In this episode #008 of The Marital Intimacy Show, marriage and intimacy expert and author, Laura M. Brotherson, provides power-packed tips for affair-proofing your marriage. Affairs are more likely to occur when vulnerability meets opportunity. Learn what you need to do to reduce vulnerability and avoid opportunities, all the while building a stronger and more connected marriage.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Arial;">In this final segment of this Affair Proofing Your Marriage series we’ll conclude with a discussion of: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Arial;">1. Avoiding personal relationships with others of the opposite sex, while building friendships with persons of the same sex; <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Arial;">2. Setting mental boundaries; and <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Arial;"> 3. How affairs are a counterfeit of the real thing in marriage.</span><!--EndFragment--></p>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal">In this episode #008 of The Marital Intimacy Show, marriage and intimacy expert and author, Laura M. Brotherson, provides power-packed tips for affair-proofing your marriage. Affairs are more likely to occur when vulnerability meets opportunity. Learn what you need to do to reduce vulnerability and avoid opportunities, all the while building a stronger and more connected marriage.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">In this final segment of this Affair Proofing Your Marriage series we’ll conclude with a discussion of: </p> <p class="MsoNormal">1. Avoiding personal relationships with others of the opposite sex, while building friendships with persons of the same sex; </p> <p class="MsoNormal">2. Setting mental boundaries; and </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> 3. How affairs are a counterfeit of the real thing in marriage.</p>]]></content:encoded>
      
      
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Arial;">In this segment we’ll discuss: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Arial;">1. Working to meet each other’s needs more effectively; <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Arial;">2. Developing a satisfying sex life in your marriage; and <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Arial;"> 3. Dealing with personal insecurities and issues from your past.</span><!--EndFragment--></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Arial;">In this episode #006 of The Marital Intimacy Show, marriage and intimacy expert and author, Laura M. Brotherson, provides power-packed tips for affair-proofing your marriage. Affairs are more likely to occur when vulnerability meets opportunity. Learn what you need to do to reduce vulnerability and avoid opportunities, all the while building a stronger and more connected marriage.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Arial;">2.  Acknowledging and discussing attractions to others with your spouse; and <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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      <title>005: Affair Proofing Your Marriage, Part 1—What's Not Enough</title>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Arial;">In this segment we’ll discuss the following: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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