Contents

FOREWORD: The Road Less Taken.........xi INTRODUCTION: Where Did We Go Wrong? ......xv PART ONE

Love Him Physically

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Sex: Whats in it for Me?..1
A wife reaps as many benefits from an active sex life as her husband does. Hormones released during sex help knit your hearts and minds together.

The Pleasure of His Company...7 Health Insurance .....17

Sex protects against heart disease, cancer, and a host of other illnesses. Sex relieves anxiety and serves as an effective antidote for depression. An active sex life helps to promote deeper and more satisfying sleep.

Peace of Mind..31 Sweet Dreams..51 A Happy Home....63

An active sex life reduces stress and rids our homes of tension and strife.

The Fountain of Youth.77

An active sex life can boost your energy and make you look ten years younger. Sex as God designed it is great fun and should be enjoyed regularly.

Good, Clean Fun..93 Baby Showers109

Some of the best benefits of an active sex life are the babies that result from it. An active sex life protects the long-term stability of your marriage.

10 A Firm Foundation.131 11 A Tried and True Testimony..151

A married couple with an active sex life proves that marriage is worth the wait.

PART TWO

Love Him Unconditionally

12 The State of a Union161
What was Gods original purpose and plan for marriage?

13 Let Him Lead...177

If I want my husband to lead, then I must be willing to follow.

14 Build Him Up...195

Resist the temptation to nag, and speak blessings to your husband instead.

15 Watch Him Grow..213 16 Celebrate the Differences.225

God made us unique, and we should embrace our differences. How can we cultivate lasting friendship with our spouse?

Husbands need to be given the freedom to fail; theyll learn from their mistakes.

17 Foster Friendship...241 18 Control Your Tongue...253

Arguments in marriage, like dishes in the sink, are best dealt with immediately.

19 Forgive and Forget.267 20 Stay the Course..281

Marriage is a marathononly the most determined will finish the course.

How do I let go of resentment and bitterness when my spouse has wronged me?

AFTERWORD: The Hope of Glory293 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: My Heartfelt Thanks.295 END NOTES...299 BIBLIOGRAPHY321