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Laurel Barnet - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Laurel Barnet is a family nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist in maternal-child health. She and her husband, Jeff Barnet, have written several e-books and e-courses to help couples improve their sex life, emotional intimacy, communication skills and marital relationships.
These resources include: "Daytime Parents and Nighttime Lovers: Secrets to Sensational Sex After Having Kids", "Keeping That Loving Feeling: 7 Secrets Every Couple Should Know" and "The Most Common Communication Mistakes Couples Make: 7 Weeks ... [More]
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- Romance and Relationships - 5 Romantic Valentine Date Ideas That You Can Do at Home
[Relationships] Do you know how hard it is to come up with creative ideas for a Valentine date? Are you tired of doing the same thing over and over? A Valentine date does not have to be expensive to be special. It just takes a little creativity and planning to create a memorable event. Read on to discover 5 date ideas for Valentine's Day that you can do at home.
- Communication Mistakes in Marriage Relationships - 5 Common Communication Blockers
[Relationships:Marriage] Do you know how some couples have trouble communicating in their marriage relationships? "We just can't communicate" is one of the most common complaints among couples. Read on to discover five common communication mistakes that couples make.
- Communication and Marriage Relationships - Preventing Arguments in Your Marriage Relationship
[Relationships:Marriage] Do you know how easily arguments get started in a marriage relationship? Sometimes, communicating with your spouse feels like trying to navigate through white water rapids. Read on to discover a simple way to prevent arguments with your mate.
- Romance and Relationships - 7 Tips for Scoring Big Romance Points by Buying the Perfect Gift
[Relationships] Do you struggle sometimes with buying the perfect gift? Sometimes it is hard to come up with great gift ideas for every occasion. If it is done well, gift giving skyrockets the romance factor in your relationship. Read on to discover seven secrets for buying the perfect gift for your mate.
- Sex and Marriage Relationships - 5 Signs That You Have Lost The Sizzle in Your Sex Life
[Relationships:Sexuality] Do you know how in a marriage relationship sex can become boring and routine? It is natural that sex changes over time. However, you can still have a fulfilling sex life even after years of marriage. Here are five signs that you have lost the sizzle in your sex life.
- Pregnancy and Motherhood - 10 Things You Will Learn as a Mom of a Boy
[Home-and-Family:Motherhood] If you are pregnant, are you concerned that you are not going to know what to do with a boy? I was a little intimidated by the idea of raising a boy. The good news is that you will learn these things along with him. Read on to discover 10 things that you will learn as the mother of a boy.
- Marriage Relationships - 7 Tips for Keeping Your Relationship Fun
[Relationships:Marriage] Do you know how much fun you had when you were dating? Over time, it is easy to forget about having fun together. You get so busy with jobs, kids, and household chores that little time is left over for having fun as a couple. However, one of the things that keeps your relationship exciting is enjoying life together. Read on to discover 7 tips for keeping your relationship fun.
- Holiday Stress - The Top Ten Signs of Holiday Overload
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Do you know how stressful the holidays can get? The words joy and peace are often associated with the holidays. However, the season often becomes a source of frustration. Read on to discover the top ten signs of holiday overload and how to find the right balance.
- Marriage Relationships - What You Can Do In 15 Minutes to Dramatically Improve Your Marriage
[Relationships:Marriage] Do you know how many people in a marriage relationship drift apart over time? In fact, a lot of marriages break up because couples quit having anything in common. So, with all the hustle and bustle of daily life, how do you keep in touch with your mate? Read on to discover the secret of the 15-minute power date.
- Marriage Relationships - 10 Powerful Tips That Will Keep You From Taking Your Spouse For Granted
[Relationships:Marriage] Do you know how couples in a marriage relationships start taking each other for granted? Over time, it becomes easier to focus on your spouses negative traits and stop appreciating the positive things about them. Eventually, this can damage your relationship. Read on to discover 10 powerful tips that will keep you from taking your spouse for granted.
- Marriage Relationships - 6 Keys to Effectively Dealing With Conflicts About Your In-Laws
[Relationships:Marriage] Do you know how many couples in a marriage relationship fight about their in-laws? How do you peacefully resolve in-law issues? Read on to discover 6 keys to effectively dealing with conflicts about your in-laws.
- Romance and Relationships - A Simple Way to Score Big Romance Points in Your Relationship
[Relationships] Do you struggle to find new ways to be romantic? You have given your sweetheart roses, candy, and dinners at romantic restaurants. Also, you have surprised him/her with romantic gifts and called just to say, "I love you." Read on to discover a simple secret that can score big romance points in your relationship.
- Communication Mistakes in Marriage Relationships - How the Ice Storm Can Damage Your Marriage
[Relationships:Marriage] Good communication in a marriage relationship is not always easy to accomplish. People react to conflicts differently. Do you know how some people withdraw and stop talking when they get mad? Then the ice storm sets in and everything gets cold. Read on to learn how ice storms can damage your marriage relationship.
- Pregancy and Motherhood - 10 Things That Change After Becoming a Mom
[Home-and-Family:Pregnancy] When you are pregnant, you realize that motherhood will change your life forever. You may be prepared for some of these changes while other changes will surprise you. Being a mother changes everything from your marriage relationship to your leisure activities. Read on to discover 10 ways your life will change after becoming a mom.
- Sex and Marriage Relationships - Going From Super-Mom to Super-Sex Goddess
[Relationships:Marriage] Do you know how many women complain about losing interest in sex after having kids? As a mom, every minute of your day is consumed with the kids, household chores, and work. There is little time left over for romance or even just for yourself. Read on to discover how to go from being super-mom to super-sex-goddess.
- Holidays, Romance and Relationships - Thanksgiving Blessings for Couples
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Do you know how Thanksgiving is a time for reflecting on and giving thanks for our blessings? We often think about family during the holiday season, but we may forget to focus on our spouse. How often do you thank your spouse for the way that he/she enriches and blesses your life? Read on to discover 10 ways to bless your spouse and bring a little romance into this Thanksgiving season.
- Marriage Relationships - When Your Spouse Will Not Change
[Relationships:Marriage] Do you know how frustrating your spouse can be? You have tried and tried to get him/her to change, but nothing ever changes. Read on to discover how to find more peace in your marriage relationship even when you mate is not willing to change.
- Romance and Relationship - Simple Secrets to Writing a Romantic Love Letter
[Writing-and-Speaking:Writing] Do you know how couples start out deeply in love and over time lose that loving feeling? Life gets busy and over time it is easy to start taking your spouse for granted. So, how do you keep the romance flowing in your relationship? One thing you can do is write romantic love letters.
- Holidays, Relationships and Romance - 10 Romantic Thanksgiving Date Ideas
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Do you know how Thanksgiving is traditionally thought of as a family event? There are usually big meals, football games, and the entire family gathered to celebrate together. It is also the start of the busy holiday season. Sometimes, there are so many things to do during the holidays that you may push aside spending one-on-one time with each other. Read on to discover 10 romantic Thanksgiving date ideas to help you keep the sizzle in your relationship during the busy holiday season.
- Sex and Relationships - How to Quit Fighting About Sex
[Relationships:Sexuality] Do you know how a lot of couples fight about sex in their marriages? When it comes to sex, men and women are not created equally. This can lead to arguments because one partner wants sex more often than the other partner. Read on to discover how you can resolve the sex fights in your relationship.
- Marriage Relationships - Discover 10 Keys Of Commitment For A Successful Relationship
[Relationships:Commitment] Do you know how everybody goes through difficult times in their marriages? Why are some relationships able to weather storms and other relationships fall apart? There is no easy answers to this question. There are multiple factors involved in having a successful relationship, but one key is commitment. Read on to discover 10 keys of commitment.
- Sex and Marriage Relationships - 7 Things Nobody Tells Moms About Sex After Having Kids
[Relationships:Sexuality] Do you know how much your marriage relationship and sex life have changed after having kids? Everyone tells you that your life will never be the same after becoming parents. What they forget to tell you is how much your sex life will change. Read on to discover seven things that no one ever tells moms about sex after having children.
- Romance and Relationships - 10 Romantic Fall Date Ideas
[Relationships:Dating] Do you know how hard it is to come up with ideas for your date night? Are you tired of doing the same thing over and over? Setting aside a regular date night is one way to keep your relationship fresh and exciting. Read on to discover 10 unique date ideas for the fall season.
- Marriage Relationships - How to Avoid Taking Your Spouse for Granted
[Relationships:Marriage] Do you know how in a marriage that you start taking things your spouse for granted? In fact, it is often easier to focus on the frustrating things that your spouse does instead of the positive qualities that drew you together in the first place. The more you focus on the negative things, the more discontent you get with your relationship. Read on to discover how you can gain an appreciation for the role that your spouse plays in your life
- Relationships And Romance - 7 Great Ideas For Rejuvenating Your Marriage By Dating Your Mate
[Relationships:Marriage] Do you know how in marriages many couples break up because they no longer have anything in common? One of the best ways to keep common interests is spend time doing fun things together. Many times you end up in a rut and do the same things over and over. Eventually it becomes boring and your relationship may start to feel stale. Read on to discover 7 great ideas for dating your mate that can rejuvenate your love relationship.
- Holidays, Romance, and Relationships - 10 Romantic Christmas Date Ideas
[Relationships:Marriage] When you think about the holidays, you probably think about family, shopping, gifts, and parties. You may be so busy during this time of the year that your relationship may not take top priority. However, the holidays can be a great backdrop for romance. Read on to discover 10 romantic holiday date ideas.
- Marriage Relationships - Sleeping Your Way To A Better Marriage Relationship
[Relationships:Marriage] Do you know how you do not function as well when you are tired? Fatigue is a common problem and there are numerous causes of fatigue. When you are exhausted you are not at your best physically, emotionally or mentally. Over time, it not only takes a toll on your work-life, but also on your sex life and marriage relationship. Read on to discover 15 ways that you can get more sleep.
- Marriage Relationships - 7 Warning Signs That You Have Let Your Marriage Go
[Relationships:Marriage] Do you know how some people "let themselves go"? Similarly, sometimes couples let their marriages go. Just like neglecting your body can affect your physical health, neglecting your relationship can affect the health of your marriage. Read on to discover seven warning signs that you have started to let your marriage go.
- Holidays And Relationships - How To Make Christmas A Time to Celebrate Your Marriage Relationship
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Do you get so busy at Christmas that you have a hard time spending time with your spouse? Are you under so much stress during the holidays that you get testy with each other? The holiday season can be an exciting time of the year, but it can also strain marriage relationships.
- Motherhood - 10 Signs That You Are Now a Mom
[Home-and-Family:Motherhood] Do you know how people tell you that your entire life will change after having children? Everything changes from your marriage relationship to your sleeping patterns. Nobody can really prepare you for all the changes that occur with parenting and sometimes it is the little changes that are the most surprising. Read on to discover ten signs that you are now a mom.
- Sex And Relationships - Five Of The Most Common Turn Offs For Women
[Relationships:Sexuality] Do you knowhow many women complain about losing interest in sex? There are many reasons for decreased libido in women. One of the most common problems is relationship issues. Read on to discover five things that husbands do that turn women off.
- Christian Marriage Relationships - 6 Warning Signs That You Have Resentment Toward Your Spouse
[Relationships:Conflict] Do you know how everyone gets hurt in a marriage relationship at sometime or another? Even a Christian marriage is made up of two imperfect people trying to live together everyday. However, if you do not forgive your mate, then walls of anger and resentment build up which can damage the foundation of your marriage. Read on to discover six signs that you have not forgiven your mate for past offenses.
- Marriage Relationships - How to Avoid 5 Common Traps That Can Lead to an Affair
[Relationships:Marriage] An affair is one of the quickest ways to destroy a marriage relationship. In our wedding vows, we promise to "Forsake all others until death do us part." Most people cannot imagine that they would ever break that promise, but a surprising number of people do. Under the right circumstances, any of us could be vulnerable to adultery. Read on to discover how to avoid five common traps that can lead to having an affair.
- Marriage Relationships - 6 Relationship Mistakes That Can Screw Up Your Sex Life
[Relationships:Sexuality] Do you know how sex starts out exciting and over time it loses its fizzle? Even though sex changes over time, you can still have a fulfilling sexual relationship throughout your married life. Read on to discover six relationship mistakes that can screw up your sex life.
- Sex and Marriage Relationships - 10 Things Women Should Know About Sex After Having a Baby
[Home-and-Family:Pregnancy] Your whole life changes after having a baby. You may be starting to wonder about how your marriage and sexual relationship will change once your are parents. Read on to discover ten things that you should know about sex after having a baby.
- Marriage and Relationships - 6 Creative Ways to Reconnect With Your Spouse
[Relationships:Marriage] Do you know how many couples in marriages drift apart over time and eventually have nothing in common? Consistently spending quality time together is one of the best ways to stay in touch with your spouse. Many couples are so busy with work and raising a family that they have trouble finding time for each other and their relationship suffers. Read on to discover six creative ways to spend more time with your spouse.
- Marriage and Relationships - 5 Signs That You Are Losing That Loving Feeling In Your Marriage
[Relationships:Marriage] Do you know how in a marriage relationship that many couples start out deeply in love and over time lose those loving feelings? This occurs slowly and usually they do not even realize that it is happening. Read on to discover five warning signs that you may be starting to lose those loving feelings in your marriage relationship
- Sex and Marriage Relationships - 7 Things You Should Know About Sex During Pregnancy
[Home-and-Family:Pregnancy] Pregnancy can be both an exciting and a scary time for your marriage relationship. There are so many changes happening in your life, body and your sexual relationship. Read on to discover seven things that you should know about sex during your pregnancy.
- Marriage and Relationship Help - Six Keys to Feeling Closer to Your Spouse
[Relationships:Marriage] You know how in many marriage relationships couples drift apart and quit feeling close to each other? Do you want to know how to build a more intimate relationship with your partner? Read on to discover 6 keys to creating a stronger bond in your marriage.
- Marriage and Relationship Advice - 5 Marriage Lessons I Learned From a Wedding Cake Fiasco
[Relationships:Marriage] Do you know how sometimes in a marriage you make communication mistakes and and end up hurting your spouse? Read on to discover four things that I learned from a wedding cake fiasco that helped me build a better relationship with my husband.
- Relationship Advice - Is There Really Such a Thing as "Happily Ever After" in Relationships?
[Relationships:Marriage] Before you got married, you probably thought it would be easy to have a great marriage. True love would get you through any problems. That's the way it happens in the movies, right? Read on to discover if marriages really do have happy endings?
- Relationship Mistakes - 4 Signs That You May Be Taking Your Spouse For Granted
[Relationships:Marriage] Do you know how easy it is to take your spouse for granted? It is such a common relationship mistake that most of us do not even realize we are doing it. It seems like a such a simple problem, but over time it can cause your marriage to become cold and stale. Read on to discover four warning signs that you are taking your mate for granted.
- Relationship and Communication Mistakes - Ultimatums-Playing Russian Roulette With Your Relationship
[Relationships:Marriage] Do you know how sometimes you are so frustrated with a situation in your relationship that you feel you cannot put up with it any longer? At times that this, it might be tempting to give your spouse an ultimatum. Is this the answer to your marriage problem? Read on to discover how much risk you are taking with ultimatums.
- Relationship Mistakes - Building Up Walls of Anger and Resentment in Your Relationship
[Relationships:Marriage] Have you ever been hurt by something your spouse said or did? Of course you have! However, if you do not forgive your mate, then that hurt can turn into anger and resentment. This unforgiveness creates a wall of division in your relationship that is difficult to scale. Read on to discover how to break down those walls of anger and restore peace in your marriage.
- Relationship Advice - Five Rules for Adding Romance to Your Relationship
[Relationships:Enhancement] Do you know how romance in marriage tends to take a backseat to juggling daily responsibilities such as jobs, kids, and household chores? You may feel that you are doing good just to remember to do something for special occasions like Valentine’s Day or your anniversary. Is being romantic really that important in a marriage? Read on to pump up the passion in your relationship through five romance rules.
- Relationship Mistakes - How Nagging Damages Your Relationship
[Relationships:Conflict] Do you know how some people nag their spouse to get something done? It may seem like a good idea to the nagger since it gets results. However, this is a short-term solution can cause long-term problems in a marriage.
- Sex and Relationships - Daytime Parents, Nighttime Lovers - How Kids Change Your Relationship & Sex
[Relationships:Sexuality] You know that your life will change after having kids, but you may have been surprised at how your marriage and sexual relationship changed. Read on to discover how to put the spark back into your sex life.
- Sex and Relationships - Daytime Parents and Nighttime Lovers - Seven Secrets to Sensational Sex
[Relationships:Sexuality] Do you know how everything about your relationship changes after having kids, including your sex life? Many women lose interest in sex and their husbands get frustrated about it. There are practical things that you can do to keep your marriage passionate even with children at home. Read on to discover how you can be daytime parents and still be nighttime lovers.
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