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Defer to One Another In Marriage
The following article was originally published in the April 2025 edition of Horizons magazine, which is the official magazine of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma, where Fr. Loya is the Director of Marriage and Family Life. It shares with us a word that he calls the “magic pill” for a happy marriage. That word is “defer”. Please read this article to learn more about what Fr. Loya calls, “deferential love”.
The Weekly Reset: 30 Minutes That Strengthen Your Marriage
Strong marriages do not drift apart overnight, but they can slowly lose connection without intentional time together. A weekly reset offers a simple way to stay connected through a short, focused conversation each week. By prioritizing even 15 to 30 minutes of intentional check-in, couples can strengthen communication and prevent small issues from growing. This habit keeps your marriage grounded, consistent, and moving forward together.
What If It’s Been Too Long Since You’ve Had Sex?: Breaking Relational Inertia in Marriage
It’s been months, maybe even years, since you’ve had sex with your spouse. You both want it, yet nothing happens. This article uncovers the hidden force of “relational inertia” that keeps couples stuck and challenges you to make a simple but powerful choice. If you’re tired of waiting for the perfect moment, it’s time to break the cycle and start rebuilding intimacy.
Our First In-Person Talk and What Comes Next
This past week, Theo gave our first in-person talk for the Apostolate for Marital Intimacy, focusing on emotional intimacy and communication in marriage. The response made one thing clear: couples are looking for practical, faithful guidance they can actually use. We are now opening the door for parishes and ministries to host in-person or virtual events. Join us tonight at 7 PM CDT for our live Q&A on YouTube, where we will also be giving away a copy of Love and Responsibility. We are also just under $400 from our monthly goal, and your support helps us continue this work.
Beyond Makeup Sex: Using Intimacy to Navigate Grief and Conflict
Most couples are familiar with make-up sex, but what about grief sex? Or intentionally using sexual intimacy to calm conflict before a difficult conversation? This evidence-based guide explores how sexual connection affects bonding hormones like oxytocin, reduces stress and cortisol, and strengthens marital intimacy during seasons of grief and relational tension. Learn how practices like grief sex, fight sex, and make-up sex can support emotional resilience, conflict resolution, and deeper connection in marriage when approached with consent, communication, and maturity.
How to Talk with Your Spouse About Sex: A Catholic Approach to Honest Conversations
Talking about sex with your spouse doesn’t have to be uncomfortable—it can actually draw you closer. This article offers practical tips for starting honest, respectful conversations about intimacy in Catholic marriage. It also introduces our updated Yes, No, Maybe guide to help couples explore their desires and boundaries with clarity and confidence.
Three Hour Conversations
When was the last time you and your beloved had a three hour conversation? And I don’t mean three hours of smalltalk over the course of a date night. I mean a heart-to-heart, one-on-one dialogue. This website is the fruit of one such conversation. Moving to Saint Louis from Nashville was the fruit of another. Our marriage was the fruit of another. Our first date came of yet another.