Marriage – a Pathway to Holiness

By Francine & Byron Pirola | April 23, 2012

Spiritual Intimacy It is often difficult for a couple to share their personal faith experiences with each other. This is so for couples of different…

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Love Making

By Francine & Byron Pirola | April 23, 2012

Sexual Response Human sexuality is a complex and varied experience; every person experiences their femininity or masculinity uniquely. Moreover, this experience will evolve over the…

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For Engaged Couples – The Message of Intercourse

By Francine & Byron Pirola | April 23, 2012

When a couple wants to give themselves completely to one another, nakedness communicates that kind of extraordinary generosity and openness. It says: “I give you…

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Arousal Problems (Sex)

By Francine & Byron Pirola | April 23, 2012

Arousal has an objective and a subjective component: The subjective component refers to feeling involved, connected and turned on. The Objective component refers to the…

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Desire Problems (Sex)

By Francine & Byron Pirola | April 23, 2012

Sexual Desire Problems Our desire for sex, or libido, is not a constant throughout our lives. The hormone Testosterone is associated with libido. Testosterone levels…

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Hug to Diffuse

By Francine & Byron Pirola | December 19, 2011

When the tension mounts, what can couples do to restore their harmony? The Connect Hug is simple and powerful. Learn how to hug to diffuse.…

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Knot Yet #8: Finding Myself

By Francine & Byron Pirola | December 16, 2011

How important is it to have a solid self-identity before committing to marriage? When emerging adults in committed relationships are polled about why they haven’t…

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Knot Yet! #7: The Continuity Factor

By Francine & Byron Pirola | December 16, 2011

Is there any continuity between single life and marriage? Or is success (or disaster) in marriage just a matter of fate? Many people assume that…

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Knot Yet! #6: The Marriage Drain Myth

By Francine & Byron Pirola | December 16, 2011

Does marriage take more than it gives? Is it a drain or is it a reservoir? “You’re throwing your life away!”, was the message one…

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