We are the co-authors of the Amazon best seller, The 6 Pillars of Intimacy® and 7 Days of Sex Challenge book. We believe that the healthy combination of sex, love, and commitment is more than the foundation of a strong marriage… it’s the glue that will keep a marriage together. We write, podcast, and coach couples around the world. We have been married since 1996 and have a son and a daughter. We live in Naples, FL
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🎄 Try a Christmas 7 Day Challenge This Year!
Published 11 months ago • 3 min read
If you've been part of the ONE Family for a while, you've heard us talk about sex challenges.
Each time we do one, we're amazed by how much changes in every part of our marriage... It's about so much more than sex!
Of course, there's a little holiday flare you can add to a sex challenge if you start one this month 😉
So in today's article, we're sharing some extra fun ideas to help you enjoy your very own Christmas 7 Day Sex Challenge. 🎄
Love you guys,
Tony & Alisa
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The holiday season is here. Busy schedules, travel plans, and family gatherings tend to take center stage during this time.
For many couples, that means pushing sexual intimacy to the back burner.
3 Genius Ideas to Strengthen Your Marriage This Week
Looking for more practical ways to build love and intimacy before Christmas?
Try these simple tips:
1: Put the Phones Away
Don't be so glued to your phone that you miss special moments to connect with your spouse during the holidays. 📱
Be intentional about leaving your phones in another room, turning off the TV, and silencing any other notifications so that you can be present with your spouse.
As a result, you’ll experience stronger emotional intimacy.
2: Write Love Letters to Each Other
On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me… a love letter! 💌
As the year is wrapping up, express your gratitude to your spouse.
Write about a special memory or an experience you’d like to have together in the future. This is your chance to grow more connected with each other, even amid the chaos of the holidays.
3: Reflect and Plan
Reflect on the past year and acknowledge what went well, what goals were met, and what you are most grateful for. 💭
Then, communicate your expectations or desires for the new year.
What habits would you like to continue in your marriage?
Are there new things you are looking forward to trying?
How will you reach your spiritual or financial goals in the new year?
Make this holiday season one to remember by prioritizing connection and love! ❤️
Today's Trivia Answer
Question: The average American walks how many steps per day?
A. 1,000-2,000
B. 3,000-4,000
C. 5,000-6,000
D. 7,000+
According to Mayo Clinic, the average American walks 3,000 to 4,000 steps a day, or roughly 1.5 to 2 miles.
If your goal is to walk 10,000 steps a day, there's a great way to reach this number while also strengthening your marriage.
It really is as simple as it sounds.
Walk. And. Talk.
Simple, and yet complicated. Walk and talk.
The walk and talk isn’t only surface conversation, but it’s also not always deep and heavy.
Nothing is off limits during a walk and talk, just let the conversation naturally happen.
What’s most important is that you take your first steps together and start talking.
When you're ready, here are 3 ways we can help you...
Join the private ONE Family Facebook group. Connect with others in the ONE Family who are strengthening their 6 Pillars of Intimacy® and more. - Tap Here
Discover a proven method to keep (or restore) a happy, healthy, deeply satisfying connection with your spouse starting today. - Tap Here Now
Work with Alisa One-on-One. If you'd like to work directly with Alisa to improve your marriage... just reply to this message and put "One-on-One" in the subject line... share a little about what's going on in your marriage and she'll get you all the details.
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We are the co-authors of the Amazon best seller, The 6 Pillars of Intimacy® and 7 Days of Sex Challenge book. We believe that the healthy combination of sex, love, and commitment is more than the foundation of a strong marriage… it’s the glue that will keep a marriage together. We write, podcast, and coach couples around the world. We have been married since 1996 and have a son and a daughter. We live in Naples, FL
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