"I used to believe that marriage would diminish me, reduce my options—that you had to be someone less—to live with someone else when, of course, you have to be someone more." ~Candice Bergman

"Marriage is our last, best chance to grow up." ~Joseph Barth, 20th century clergyman

"The formula for a happy marriage...? It’s the same as the one for living in California: when you find a fault, don’t dwell on it!"

Over 100 pages of questions and answers that are sure to entertain—and instruct! It’s amazing how other people’s problems, issues, and questions can help all of us!

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For a limited time only, purchase Real Questions, Honest Answers Volume 2, (116 pages) for only $10 and you will receive 100% FREE, 3 other popular eBooks!

• Six Keys to a Love that Lasts (24 pages)
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This special introductory price of only $10 is a savings of $12.50 compared to if you purchased these e-books separately!

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We'd like to introduce you to a brand new resource for married couples… St. Cyrano!

What is St. Cyrano?

St. Cyrano is a Source for Personalized Stories Just for the Two of You: St. Cyrano helps husbands and wives write arousing fantasy stories about the two of them. Story personalization is what makes St. Cyrano unique. Couples answer survey questions to provide variables that fit into the story.

St. Cyrano is Based on Christian Values: St. Cyrano is not trying to compromise the standards for purity defined in the Bible but tries to uphold standards that are consistent with the most respected authors and teachers on Christian sexuality.

St. Cyrano is Not "Christian Romance Fiction": Typical Christian romance novels capture the reader in the world of people other than their spouse, and while the emotions can be stirred, they are not weaving a stronger bond with the spouse. St. Cyrano stories are just about you and your spouse.

St. Cyrano's Stories are Rated by Two, Three or Four Flames: Each St. Cyrano story (about 12 to 15 pages in length) comes with a rating, so you can order stories with the amount of spice that you desire.

St. Cyrano's Stories come in different categories: Real Life, Vacation Fun, or Adventures

Why not visit St. Cyrano now? Browse their site for lots more background information before ordering your personalized "Christian erotica" story!

Some couples handle conflict much better than others. Have you learned strategies to help you navigate through the treacherous waters of severe emotional conflict?! The trick is to never get there!

Notice... we're talking about the severe emotional part. It is normal and healthy to have conflict; it can’t and shouldn’t be avoided in a healthy relationship. The problem arises when one or both partners throw off restraint and emotional escalation occurs. How do we avoid going that far?

Weekly Date Nights
A long-term solution is to have weekly date nights (we referred to them as husband-wife meetings). These dates were regular and scheduled—no re-arranging to fit in around some other activity.

Part of the evening was a romantic, fun time together; then, the next part of the evening was more of a business time when we talked about finances, kids, and ongoing issues and problems we were experiencing in our relationship. It was during these times of romance and pleasant conversation that a great atmosphere was set to talk about problems or concerns—and the deeper causes of some of our conflicts.

Press PAUSE
A young couple involved in some of our pre-marriage classes shared with us a strategy they’ve used to help them deal with some of their strong opinions and sometimes volatile emotions! In the heat of the moment, one of them says, “Can we press PAUSE on this?” For them, saying Pause means, "Let’s stop arguing, our emotions are getting out of hand—we’ll resume this talk later after we’ve both cooled down."

What a great strategy! Don’t ever allow emotions to run out of control—nothing good comes from it!

We’re on a mission to enrich marriages, and continue with the face-to-face conferences we’ve enjoyed so much in the past!

Would you like the Intimate Couple Seminar to come to your region or city? Are you a pastor or business owner with a church auditorium, a large conference room, or other suitable accommodations that could be used to host a seminar?

We are hoping to gain partners who would like to see marriage enrichment take place in their community or sphere of influence—and who could become a point person in your region. Can you help us? Use our contact form if you're interested!

Note: We are located near Toronto, Ontario, Canada and will most likely be targeting our first trip to Ontario.