3. Try to meet each other's needs

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

6. Be practical

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

7. Treat challenges medically where it is needed

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