In this series, we are equipping those recently married, or just about to be—and everyone else eager to learn the most important factors that will help create a great marriage. After 18 years of research and 12 nationally-representative studies with more than 40,000 men and women, we can say with confidence that many of these factors are far more simple than people realize—we just need to know them! This is the fourth article in the series. Share it with those who are newly married—or just about to be!
When I ask other marriage authors which of their articles get the most attention, guess what topic is always #1? Indeed, my own most popular blogs are about sex as well. (Our top article, by far, is one that tackles a provocative question asked by a reader: “How often do men need sex?”)
So although few people go into marriage expecting issues in the sexual department, we need to recognize that sex is one of the top issues that causes arguments in marriage. Based on many years of nationally-representative surveys—including for our upcoming book Secrets of Sex & Marriage, which I’m co-authoring with Dr. Michael Sytsma, a nationally-respected sex therapist—here are three key tips about intimacy that will help avoid common issues and create a thriving sex life instead.
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