After intimate contact, couples need to take time to savor the closeness they feel in that moment. Intimacy between married couples starts slowly and deepens over time with kindness and understanding. Read more at muslimvillage.com
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We know communication is vital to any relationship. Communication is the heart of the human connection. It can be verbal, or it can be nonverbal. Either way, rest assured, communication exists whether you are saying anything or not. It is the
Tips to Improve Your Sex Life: How to Enjoy More Fulfilling Sex
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What I Wish Everyone At 20 (& 30…) Understood About Marriage
The goal of our life is… to bring more love and truth into the world. We marry to assist each other in this process. -Leo Tolstoy A dear friend of mine said on the eve of his oldest daughter’s thirteenth
31 Cheap and Fun Date Ideas for Couples
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Communicating About Intimacy
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7 Intimacy Killers in a Marriage
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Quality of Intimacy is Related to Trust, Friendship, and Communication
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Understanding the Sex-Starved Marriage
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