Hey Pumps and Glossy Ones,
We, typically, think of the summer as wedding season, but that time is only the culmination of the planning and praying. This is the seasoning for plotting, planning, selecting and critiquing. You may ask, “Sexual Carob, what does that have to do with getting your freak on?” Well, I am glad you asked. (I love our readers!!)
Well, during the wedding planning process, couples must, must have pre-marital counseling. I think that wedding planning can show the true colors of bride, groom and families. (Check an episode or two of Bridezilla) Bride and groom must continue to keep the relationship strong and intact.
Premarital counseling examines the relationship and the readiness for marriage. Many topics are covered including:
- Creating household budgets
- Anger management
- Roles of husband and wife
- Personal and familial goals
- Sex
- Are children apart of the marriage plan?
Each topic and questions help the couples to answer, “why do we want to get married?”
One of the many books that has been recommended to couples is Dr. Robin Smith’s Lies at the Altar.
In this book, Dr. Robin asks couples over 200 questions i.e. do you want a pet, what do you like to eat for dinner, what religion or denomination will our children learn. Another serious question is “How often do you want to have sex weekly?” (Sidebar: You know Dr. Oz says that we should have sex 4 times a week.) These questions may seem mundane, but can turn out out to be deal breakers for married couples.
The truth about great marriages is that it takes a lot of work, a conscious effort to be aware of each other’s needs and desires, and plenty of good (exceptional) sex.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CYI5bKZMes%5D Adam Sandler from The Wedding Singer
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A31u-dIMT-4%5D The quintessential wedding song, Here and Now by Luther Vandross.
Have fun planning the wedding. Remember that your wedding day is not the most important day of your life, but the days, weeks and years to come. Take a 2-week honeymoon (if you can), one for freaking it up and the second for doing activities out of the room i.e. horseback riding, jet skiing, tennis, and outdoor nooky… woohoo!!
Keeping It Steamy,
Sexual Carob
Great tips!!!