Something Like Marriage

Sex was not really a topic they had practice talking about with anyone much less in their marriage. While Jon was caught up in a cycle of abstinence and binging, Jema was in her own cycle of repression and avoidance. Jon shares how he came to a place of being open and honest about his sexuality. Jema shares that she is just beginning this journey.

Why do men hide their feelings? Jon talks about how he learned early on it wasn't safe to share those vulnerable feelings such as sadness because it would be meddled with in some way. Perhaps, men and women hide their most vulnerable of emotions.

Letting go of the outcome in your life can be similar to the thrill and adventure of trusting in the safety harness of a roller coaster. You let go and enjoy the energy of the moment even though the ride has unexpected twists and turns.

"I can't hear you over my anxiety" was a phrase our son told us during a conversation. It has become a fun way to express how powerful anxiety can be in our lives when it demands to be heard. Anxious thoughts like to be the loudest!

We are still learning to talk about sex as a couple. We began our relationship with two separate sex lives, and through therapy have learned how to talk about our sexuality. Although sometimes find we still want to whisper the word "sex."

It can be an adventure when finding common interests as a couple. Every relationship is like a unique fingerprint. Talking about your interests can lead to more adventures together whether that is trying out a new restaurant or a new country. The possibilities are endless and up to you two.

Fulltime RV living has been a loving choice for our family with the benefits outweighing the difficulties. Today, we talk about how we have adapted to the challenges of RV living with kids year-round in a camper amidst the critters, freezing rain, and weekend cookouts in our bedroom.

We continue to live in an RV with our kids because of the rewards of simplicity, minimalism, and having a family-centered life where we focus on the present.

Living in an RV full time with a family of six began for us in 2011. We have been traveling with our four kids in the motorhome ever since. RV living with our family was motivated by a marriage crisis and our need to heal our family life.

Discussing roles in relationship around conversation. Jon thought Jema wanted him to solve her problems, while Jema just wanted to be heard and affirmed.