On A Lighter Note: Foot In Mouth Disease
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With the relative intensity of my last post (though I have thoroughly benefited from the dialogue), I thought I would share something on the lighter side tonight.
This evening, several of us were sitting around chatting about relationships, counselling and marraige. I was passionately discussing the importance of going into marraige with as much understanding as you can have. This is something I have seen as been particularly lacking for many young couples. Of the Christians couples I’ve spoken to, many have entered marraige particularly ignorant about sex and sexuality, something I think it problematic.
Having long desired to help young couples in this respect, I made a passionate statement, drawing the amused and confused look of everyone in the room:
“Someday I hope I get the chance to be a pre-marital sex counsellor!”
And on that queue, I knew it was time for bed.
ROFLOL. that’s funny. I agree with you though, I really enjoy counseling young couples about to get married about issues of sexuality – as well as married couples who are having struggles with their sex life. Maybe I just like sex too much LOL
Makeesha,
Is that even possible? Hmmm… At any rate, I am sure you have as many funny/sad stories of young ignorance on this topic. Alas…
Peace,
Jamie
Very funny…I know what you mean, though.
liking sex too much? nah, I don’t think it’s possible
Good!
“…young ignorance on this topic”?
Don’t we all begin as amatuers – and stay that way for years?…..
Chris,
Yes, but I am talking about shockingly ridiculous ignorance.
Peace,
Jamie
remain amateurs for years? I hope not.
I would say that it’s not the ignorance as much as the misinformation and bad practices from the get-go.
Mak,
I agree. I find that few young couples think to or dare to find someone appropriate before/after they get married.
Peace,
Jamie
Hi there! Just popped over from another site. I also have a passion for helping young couples in the area of marriage/sex. I’ve written 2 books recently(for women, but hubbies/fiances have read them) on the topic.
From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife (2006)
and
Is That All He Thinks About? (2007)
If you’re interested in checking them out (and promise to pass them along to a newlywed or engaged gal), I’ll send a copy of each your way.
Thanks!
Marla Taviano
mtaviano@taviano.com
Thanks Marla! I’ll send you an email.
Peace,
Jamie
Mak;
I would not dare to say that after 10 years of marriage I am an expert at sex with my wife.
I keep discovering new things….mostly bunking the misinformation/etc that I was exposed to prior to marriage.
That makes me an amatuer in my books.
Maybe you have a different take on it than I do.
Chris,
There is always something to learn, eh?
Peace,
Jamie
Chris – just a different definition of amateur I suppose
expert? maybe not, but we’re definitely not amateurs.
I understand what you’re saying though.