Thursday, November 1, 2012

In Conclusion:

Now we have reached the end of the book. How did it go for everyone? I want to know  little about your experiences this month. What worked for you? What didn't? Did you see a change in your marriage or in you? If you didn't would you try this challenge again? Lets Talk!!
Day 31:

Notice Today;
What is something your husband is looking forward to doing with you in the future?

Nurture Today:
Picture your life ten years from now. How old are you? How old is your husband? How old are your kids? What is your relationship Like with your husband? What wonderful experiences do you hope to have with him in the next decade? Jot your dreams down, and then share them with your husband.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Day 30:

Notice Today:
Are you and your husband stuck in a rut in some areas of your married life?

Nurture Today:
What is one thing you could do to get unstuck? What can you do this week to add something new to your relationship?
Day 29:

Notice Today:
What does your husband like to do for fun? What makes him laugh?

Nurture Today:
Encourage your husband to do something that makes him laugh. Pull up a funny video on the computer and leave it open for him (try comedian Tim Hawkins or ventriloquist Mark Thompson for starters).
Day 28:

Notice Today:
What are some interests your husband enjoys that you do not? What are interests you both have in common?

Nurture Today:
Plan a fun activity together from the list above. Cut him slack to do his thing once in a while, and you call a girlfriend to have coffee this month.
Day 27:

Notice Today:
What kinds of things does your husband like to do on a date?

Nurture Today:
Pick one of the ideas in this chapter and invite your husband out for a fun and memorable date night. Put it on the calendar today.

Friday, October 26, 2012

Day 26:

Notice Today:
Are you and your husband in an easy or challenging part of the marriage journey?

Nurture Today:
What special memories have you had with your husband over the last few years? Make a "remember when" list and share it with him over dinner tonight (or later this week if tonight doesn't work).
Day 25:

Notice Today:
Are you spiritually intimidating to your husband? does he ever think he's not measuring up spiritually by the way you act or say things?

Nurture Today:
Pray daily for your husband. If he is a christian, allow him to be the spiritual leader of the home.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Day 24:

Notice Today:
Hoe does your husband respond to a drama queen (whether it's you or someone else)? Does he try to escape or disengage, or does he really enjoy the dialogue?

Nurture Today:
The next time you're tempted to be overly dramatic, Hear the conversation from your husband's perspective. Try your best to convey the facts without extreme emotions that will most likely wear him out.
Day 23:

Notice Today:
When you are unhappy, How does that affect your husband?

Nurture Today:
The next time your husband does something that irritates you, make it one of the things on your list of faults to overlook.
Day 22:

Notice Today:

How did you and your husband meet? Do you still want to win his heart over like you did then? Take out your wedding album and relive a few moments with your husband.

Nurture Today:

Ask your husband what he likes you to wear to bed. Maybe you have a "polar bear club" shirt that needs to be retired too.
Day 21:

Notice Today:

What type of looks does your husband like (clothes, makeup, hair)? What are his favorite outfits on you?

Nurture Today:
On your next date, wear something you now your husband really likes. Plan your outfit with only him in mind.
Attraction:

Day 20:
  
Notice Today:
If your husband introduced you to an acquaintance, would he  be proud of the way you look?

Nurture Today:

Write down your next small step to improve your eating habits, along with the date(s) you will do it.

Write down your next small step to improve your exercise habits, along with the date(s) you will do it.
Hey Ladies,
This is the end of Eros. I know I'm a little late but how is everyone doing? How are things going with you and your hubby? Have you seen changes? How have your feelings changed about your husband?
Day 19:

Notice Today:
Describe how you physically touched each other when you were dating.

Nurture Today:

Tell your husband about this chapter and kiss for five to thirty seconds each day for the rest of this month. If your husband isn't used to this snuggle power, he won't know what's come over you. But he probably will like it.
Day 18:

Notice Today:
do you think your husband wants to express his love in the bedroom? have you encouraged him to take that opportunity Lately?

Nurture Today:
Make a conscious effort to silence the critics in your mind that say your body isn't beautiful. View sex this week as an expression of love, not as a beauty pageant or the topic of Cosmopolitan article.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Day 17:

Notice Today:
Do you acknoledge and recongnize the sexual pressures oand temptations your husband faces, or do you discount them?

Nurture Today:
What is one thing you can do to be more sensually alluring to your husvand when you next make love? Look at the tactics used by the adulterous woman from Proverbs 7 for ideas.
Day 16:

Notice Today:

How are you and your husband doing in the areas of having fun, building sexual tension, and attraction to others?

Nurture Today:

Have fun flirting with your husband today. Hide love notes throughout the house. Text him about how you want his body.
Day 15:

Notice Today;
ARe you comfortable talking about pornagraphy with  your husband? Do you think it is a concern in your marriage?

Nurture Today:
If porn is a concern, make a commitment together to work through the above steps outlined by Dr. Penner. Show your husband this week that you want to turn on the heat at home.
Day 14

Notice Today:
Ha your husband hinted lately that he wants to have sex? How did you respond? Do you think your husband geels free to initiate lovemaking or does he "know better"/


Nurture Today;
The next time you're not in the mood to have , remember this chapter. Make the decision to invest in your marriage sexually, and let your feelings follow your actions.