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Sexual intimacy is very important to a marital relationship.

Sex can act as a lubricant in our relationship. It can help us smooth over some of the rough spots in our
relationship. Just be aware that the husband tends to see sex as the solution to all tensions, but the wife
cannot imagine having sex with a husband until all conflicts are resolved.

Husbands, sex is important to your wife. Physical intimacy and romance cultivate emotional intimacy with
your wife and gives her a sense of security and stability in your relationship and for her as a woman. When a
man shows sexual interest in his wife, she feels pursued and desired. But when romance, tenderness, and
sex are not shared, a sense of loneliness sets in that can ultimately result in emotional and sexual
temptation.

For most men who lack sexual desire, the primary problem is not inadequate interest or erectile
dysfunction. It is often a dysfunction of the heart - anger, resentment, and bitterness. Leaving these issues
unresolved will lead to further isolation in a marriage.

Wives, sex is very important to your husband. Sexual intimacy with your husband gives both of you the
comfort of being known and accepted on a deep level that is unlike any other human relationship. A man's
sexuality, the very essence of his manhood, is primarily expressed through sexual intercourse. Sex is such a
small effort for a wife and yet such an enormously successful effort in keeping a husband happy. It is one of
the best investments a wife can possibly make.

Just as the devil will do everything he can to bring to people together sexually before marriage, he does
everything he can to keep them away from each other after marriage.

Creating Sexual Intimacy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITnkjlbC28I

13.4 Let’s Practice...
1 - 3. What are the three divine purposes for sex in marriage? Satan tries to use sex to ruin
people and marriages.

4. How does one’s spiritual life effect sexual intimacy?

5. What does it mean for a husband to be a good lover?

6. What is the major difference between the timing for a husband versus a wife?

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