Recovering from an Argument

Autopsy of an Argument

By Francine & Byron Pirola | August 17, 2012

How do you recover from the carnage of an argument? Here’s a game plan to help you heal the rift and learn from the experience! 1.…

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Anatomy of an Argument

Anatomy of an Argument

By Francine & Byron Pirola | August 16, 2012

Have you ever found that you seem to be having the same argument over and over? Sometimes this may be because you didn’t resolve the…

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A Vision for Life & Love

By Francine & Byron Pirola | August 16, 2012

In our society there is a strong culture of self-entitlement when it comes to sex. Society tells us that sex is about our individual personal fulfillment and that sexual satisfaction is our right….

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The modern testing ground for manhood

The Ikea Assembly Meltdown

By Francine & Byron Pirola | July 30, 2012

Building your own furniture… it’s an unstated test of true manhood. Guys gravitate to the challenge, particularly when it’s a guaranteed shoo-in. Meet the Ikea*…

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The Ikea Carpark Battle

By Francine & Byron Pirola | July 30, 2012

We know the scenario: a frazzled couple, stroppy kids and a car that just isn’t big enough to fit all the stuff they’ve just bought…

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Why Couples Fight in Ikea

By Francine & Byron Pirola | July 28, 2012

“Why do couples fight in Ikea?” friends asked us. They had made a long-planned store visit on the weekend and almost every couple they encountered,…

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Enhancing Sexual Communion

By Francine & Byron Pirola | June 23, 2012

Looking for ways to deepen your connection and enhance your sexual communion? Try these ideas: 1. Prayer for passionate other-centredness. It can seem like a…

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Natural Method Effectiveness

By Francine & Byron Pirola | May 29, 2012

    Posts in this series Natural Fertility methods: here Avoiding Pregnancy – Confidently: here Achieving Pregnancy – Naturally: here Intentional Intercourse: here A Vision…

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Adult children of Addicts & Sexual Response

By Francine & Byron Pirola | May 23, 2012

Adult Children of Alcoholics, Addicts and the Mentally Disabled Another pattern noted by some sex therapists is the sexual aversion often experienced by adult children…

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Achieving Pregnancy – Naturally!

By Francine & Byron Pirola | May 2, 2012

As natural methods do not impede or suppress fertility in any way, there is no delay in the return to fertility that is often experienced…

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Gender Differences

By Francine & Byron Pirola | May 2, 2012

Gender Differences

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Avoiding Pregnancy – Confidently!

By Francine & Byron Pirola | May 2, 2012

If a couple using natural fertility management wish to avoid a pregnancy, they must abstain from intercourse during the time of their combined fertility….

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Fertility – an Introduction

By Francine & Byron Pirola | May 2, 2012

Being married in the Catholic Church is both a challenge and a privilege. Unlike secular marriage, Catholic couples are called to a radical lifestyle …

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Marital Resilience

Marital Resilience

By Francine & Byron Pirola | April 28, 2012

Let’s face it – marriage is a tough gig these days. With divorce rates higher than we’d like, too many families are being torn apart…

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Trinity Prayer

By Francine & Byron Pirola | April 23, 2012

For a deeper experience of couple prayer and you may like to try the Trinity Prayer. This simple format: incorporates worship of God the Father…

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