Join Dave and Bethlie as they provide practicle steps that you can use to enjoy singleness.

1. Stay Sweet
2. Serve

• Throw a party
• Invest in others
• Serve family
• Serve in church

3. Redeem Your Time

3. Try to meet each other’s needs

1. 1. Intimacy = closeness, love, gentle care
   2. A spouse is called by God to meet the other’s needs
      1. I Corinthians 7:1-5
         1. The husband has sexual needs that can only be met by the wife
         2. The wife has sexual needs that can only be met by the husband
         3. We are to fulfill those needs
         4. We are not to allow Satan to tempt us to fulfill those needs elsewhere
         5. We are only to refrain with mutual agreement for a short time
   3. Failure here always has negative results:
      1. Damages intimacy
      2. Opens doors for the enemy
      3. Damages the relationship
      4. Sins against God

4. Trust God about children (take steps to delay pregancy)

1. 1. It is wonderful to have children
   2. It is right to want children
   3. It is ok just to have children
   4. It is ok to wisely plan them

5. Take time to flirt and flourish

1. 1. Use Words
   2. Write Notes
   3. Send Texts
   4. Buy and Wear Lingerie
   5. Use Massage oil

6. Be practical

1. 1. Use Lubrication
   2. Make love when you can
   3. Go to bed earlier

7. Treat challenges medically where it is needed

1. 1. ED - erectile dysfunction
   2. Intimacy anorexia
   3. Pain
   4. Etc.

In this episode of Keeping It Young, Dave and Bethlie dive into the important topic of keeping the bedroom alive and fresh in marriage. They discuss how seasons of life impact intimacy, the importance of thinking about each other in 'that way,' and how open communication can strengthen a couple’s connection.

How do you keep the bedroom alive and fresh?

1. Think about each other in “that way”

1. 1. “Seasons” affect us differently
      1. Young parents with small children
      2. Teens
      3. Pregnancy
   2. Start with positive thoughts
   3. Be aware that it is normal for each of us to think about the bedroom differently

2. Talk to each other about needs, desires, and wants

1. 1. How often
   2. In what way
      1. Shower together?
      2. Fast?
      3. Gourmet?
   3. When
      1. This can vary by job demands
      2. This can vary by schedule
      3. This can vary by the age of your children
   4. What do you need? What do you want?
   5. What do WE need?
   6. What can we do to meet each other’s needs