As married couples work on their intimacy and romance , their bond strengthens, and it keeps the fire burning.

When you can feel in your bones that the two of you need some uninterrupted, quality time together, take a day off of work. One participant observed that “friends of the husband put a lot of pressure by refusing to eat her [his wife’s] food until she is cut” (Older women 42–50 years, FGD, Chief’s camp).

If you have young children or elderly guests, assign someone in your wedding party to make sure they are hydrated and not spending too much time in direct sunlight.

Another FGD participant reiterated, “ When you have been cut, your husband remains ‘hot’ and then he forces you to have sex [and] because you just don’t feel like, it [sex] is not sweet….God isn’t simply referring to marital love in this passage—He is referring to Himself…”The Lord Most Hot. Sheffield-based personal trainer Jordan married the fiercely outspoken Erica Roberts, and the pair were never afraid to speak their minds or cause a stir. In everything we say, we must vigilantly watch our tones and make sure they are communicating respect, care, and value. Grazing platters are also a great option as they allow people to choose how much they put on their plate!