Time to Spice Up Your Marriage? - Advice From Four Christian Websites

Even the best Christian marriage can run into periods of stress. Things may get so bad that some kind of counseling becomes necessary. But often all that is needed is a quick marriage pick-me-up - something that will add a bit of spice to the relationship.

The internet is full of guidance, some of it quite bawdy, even obscene. So here are some hints, taken from four Christian websites.

The Romance Factor is a fun article on Christianity Today's MarriagePartnership.com website. The author, Twanda R. Smith, runs a romantic event-planning business and she advises couples to emphasize all the five senses - sight, smell, sound, taste and touch - in their relationship. "It's the emotional, spiritual and physical connection between a husband and wife," she writes.

Her hints include turning your bedroom into a romantic sanctuary (sight), experimenting with different fragrances, speaking in low sexy tones, trying out tropical, exotic tastes ("...and don't forget the dark chocolate, which is said to be an effective aphrodisiac") and of course touch - "the last and definitely the most powerful element in the Romance Factor."

Michael J. Rayes writes You Can Spice Up Your Marriage This Week - The Catholic Way, although you don't have to be Catholic to appreciate his tips. A sample: "Some people may voice an objection to being taught how to write love notes (or to speak these words to your spouse) because, they say, if you have to be shown what to write or say, it isn’t sincere. The simple answer to that is: only write in your love letter what you sincerely mean! Ladies, most men really do love their wives, but they literally don’t know how to express their love in a way you understand. The same goes for you: women may not really understand what kind of love a husband needs. These love expressions can be taught, but the words you use will always be your own."

Romance Your Wife to Spice Up Your Marriage writes Whitney Hopler at the Crosswalk.com website. Her tips (adapted from the book, "Romancing Your Wife: A Little Effort Can Spice Up Your Marriage") include: give your wife the freedom to be herself, confront and overcome sinful behavior, strive to treat your wife like a queen, build a healthy sex life, pursue a selfless love, share devotional time together, date your wife and more.

I Love You Ideas is aimed at men looking for "a wonderful way to show your wife just how much she means to you," from the MarriageRomance.com website. It is actually just one strategy, and involves a bathroom, a heater, a sexy nightie, candles, bubble bath soap, rose petals, sexy men's pajamas and more. "This is an exact play-by-play of a special night my husband planned for me," writes the author, who adds: "And husbands I can almost guarantee that all of your efforts will be repaid before the night is over! Wink."

March 5th, 2009

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