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Marriage often begins with intense feelings of romance, novelty, and discovery. Two people spend hours talking, sharing dreams, learning each other's preferences, and enjoying the excitement of a new relationship. Yet many couples discover that, over time, intimacy seems to fade. This can be discouraging, especially when partners mistakenly assume that declining intimacy means declining love. In reality, the causes are often more complex and more manageable than they appear. One reason intimacy diminishes is familiarity. Human beings are naturally drawn to novelty. In the early stages of a relationship, every conversation reveals something new. Over the years, however, partners may come to believe they already know everything there is to know about one another. Curiosity declines. Conversations become focused on daily logistics rather than personal growth, dreams, fears, or aspirations. The relationship can gradually shift from discovery to routine. The pressures of adult life also...

  From Intentional Love by Kris Girrell , Abraham Gonzalez , and Bruce Girrell .  Imagine for a moment that you had the relationship of your dreams. It was more than just a sustaining relationship: it was deep, sensuous, and obvious to all your friends and family that this love you enjoy is beyond compare. People would come up to you and comment on how you glow. Others would ask what you are doing and how they can have a relationship like yours. Imagine how you would feel! Imagine how your lover would feel!  Available at:  Amazon paperback Amazon ebook Barnes & Noble MSI Press webstore (25% discount with coupon code FF25) Book Description Intentional Love sets out a counter argument to the long-held narrative that both sex and intimacy decline over the years of a long-term committed relationship. But rather than focusing simply of the sexual skills and educating readers on technique, this book identifies twelve separate Ways of Being that when followed create...

  Intentional Love by Kris Girrell , Abraham Gonzalez , and Bruce Girrell reached #53 on Amazon's hot new releases list. Amazon paperback Amazon ebook Barnes & Noble MSI Press webstore (25% discount with coupon code FF25) Book Description Intentional Love sets out a counter argument to the long-held narrative that both sex and intimacy decline over the years of a long-term committed relationship. But rather than focusing simply of the sexual skills and educating readers on technique, this book identifies twelve separate Ways of Being that when followed create the context and foundation for a deeper shared connection between lovers. The authors draw heavily on research on how these Ways of Being support both members and identify issues to be dealt with in the context of loving relationships. Though the authors are all men, they present a plethora of research from women researchers and authors to balance their own experiences as leaders and trainers in men’s work and then se...

  From Intentional Love by Kris Girrell , Abraham Gonzalez , and Bruce Girrell .  Most sex therapists will tell you that while you may have had delightful sex at the beginning of your relationship, over time your sex life will “naturally” dwindle and become lackluster at best and nonexistent at the worst.  Nonsense! Available at:  Amazon paperback Amazon ebook Barnes & Noble MSI Press webstore (25% discount with coupon code FF25) Book Description Intentional Love sets out a counter argument to the long-held narrative that both sex and intimacy decline over the years of a long-term committed relationship. But rather than focusing simply of the sexual skills and educating readers on technique, this book identifies twelve separate Ways of Being that when followed create the context and foundation for a deeper shared connection between lovers. The authors draw heavily on research on how these Ways of Being support both members and identify issues to be dealt with...

  Intentional Love by Kris Girrell , Abraham Gonzalez , and Bruce Girrell has appeared on the Amazon hot new releases list several times this past week, reaching #53.  Amazon paperback Amazon ebook Barnes & Noble MSI Press webstore (25% discount with coupon code FF25) Book Description Intentional Love sets out a counter argument to the long-held narrative that both sex and intimacy decline over the years of a long-term committed relationship. But rather than focusing simply of the sexual skills and educating readers on technique, this book identifies twelve separate Ways of Being that when followed create the context and foundation for a deeper shared connection between lovers. The authors draw heavily on research on how these Ways of Being support both members and identify issues to be dealt with in the context of loving relationships. Though the authors are all men, they present a plethora of research from women researchers and authors to balance their own experienc...