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10 Ways to Stay Close When You’re in a Period of Waiting

by Joanna Sawatsky | Nov 27, 2018 | Faith, Marriage

Waiting is hard. You have no control. There’s nothing you can do to make it better. And in those moments, how do you stay close to your spouse? I invited Joanna, who works for me, to write a post today on how she and Josiah have handled waiting in the last year,...

When It’s Hard to Rejoice with Other People’s Victories

by Joanna Sawatsky | Sep 4, 2018 | gratitude, grief, peace

We’re told to rejoice with those who rejoice. But sometimes that’s an awfully hard slog. Hi everyone – this is Joanna, one of Sheila’s assistants. This week in September, Sheila (and all of us at To Love, Honor, and Vacuum), remember Sheila and...

Reader Question: We’re Infertile–But HE’S The Problem

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Apr 10, 2017 | Marriage, Sex

What do you do to keep your marriage close when your husband is infertile? Every Monday I like to take a reader question and try to answer it. I know so many of you are dealing with infertility, and I thought this was a different slant on it that I really...

5 Ways to Love Your Husband Through Infertility

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Mar 14, 2017 | communication, Marriage

Has infertility begun to weaken your marriage? First and foremost let me say how much my heart goes out to you and your husband if you’re walking the road of infertility. Today I have a post from Natasha Metzler, an author and blogger who has an amazing...

Reader Question: How Do I Keep Sex Fun When I’m Trying to Conceive?

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Apr 25, 2016 | fun in bed

This is going to be an awesome week. I can just feel it! I know it’s Monday, and that tends to make people grumpy. But I’m so excited and I’ve been staying up late getting ready for the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle! It’s coming on Wednesday! A...

Wifey Wednesday: Making Sex Fun When You’re Trying to Conceive

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Oct 7, 2015 | fun in bed, intimacy

Can sex still be fun when you’re trying to conceive? It’s Wednesday, the day when we talk marriage! I introduce a topic, and then you all can chime in in the comments. Today let’s tackle your sex life when you’re trying to have a baby. One of...