Loving Yourself

I recently watched an interview with Miley Cyrus.  She mentioned that she had been hanging out with some girlfriends and they were talking about boys and she said that most of them "base their worth on the sexual favors they can do for a man."  How sad.  That sparked an interest, so not only are we going to talk about sexual intimacy today, but also about the personal emotional intimacy that we must feel with ourselves.

Physical intimacy is something we are all entitled to, but that doesn't mean we get to take advantage of our partner's body.  Sex isn't supposed to be something we dread, so if one of you is not in the mood, don't force it.  As women, we need to feel confident that if we say "no" every once in a while, our husbands will not stop loving us.  As men, you must learn that just because we aren't ready to go it doesn't reflect poorly on you.  Sometimes no just means later, not "I never wanna have sex with you again!"

It is important to be confident.  We must be self-assured and comfortable with ourselves if we are to be happy.... because how can you be happy with someone else if you are not happy with yourself?  Girls, you have so much more to offer than your bodies.  Guys, the world doesn't revolve around sex and you have to know that you've got a lot more going for you.  Be secure.  Practice affirmations like:  "I am worthy of love," or "I am equal to my spouse."  Remember that the relationship you build with yourself is worth everything and that having a happy marriage is dependent upon love all around.