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Bill Farrel

Bill Farrel is an international speaker and co-author of the best-selling books The Marriage Code, The First Five Years, Red-Hot Monogamy, and Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti. He holds a Masters of Divinity in Practical Theology with an emphasis on counseling, and is a former small group pastor at Shadow Mountain Community Church in El Cajon, Calif. Bill and his wife, Pam, have three children and several grandchildren. Learn more about Bill and his work at love-wise.com.

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Why Are Men Like Waffles? Why Are Women Like Spaghetti?

How are you to understand the differences between men and women? We like to think of them this way: Men are like waffles; women are like spaghetti.

A photo of a young couple embracing each other, standing with their faces close as if they're about to kiss in an intimate moment. It is possible to enjoy a satisfying sex life with your spouse. It takes some planning and a deliberate focus, but the results are worth it.

A Satisfying Sex Life: Is It Possible?

Is there any way a busy couple can maintain a healthy sex life so that both spouses are content?

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Thriving in the Early Years of Marriage (Part 2 of 2)

Bill and Pam Farrel explain how the first five years of marriage can be the best of times, or the worst of times, depending on how the couple approaches communication and conflict. With humor and personal examples, they explain the differences between men and women, and the danger of addictions, such as videogames, which rob time from the relationship. (Part 2 of 2)

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Thriving in the Early Years of Marriage (Part 1 of 2)

Bill and Pam Farrel explain how the first five years of marriage can be the best of times, or the worst of times, depending on how the couple approaches communication and conflict. With humor and personal examples, they explain the differences between men and women, and the danger of addictions, such as videogames, which rob time from the relationship. (Part 1 of 2)

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Keeping the Romance Sizzling in Your Marriage, Part 6

Many couples encounter some challenges when it comes to sex. Sometimes, the best way to deal with it is to talk openly with each other. Greg, Erin and John give some helpful tips for talking with your spouse about sex.

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Keeping the Romance Sizzling in Your Marriage, Part 5

Having a godly perspective on sex can strengthen the overall health of your marriage. John, Greg and Erin give some thoughts on rekindling the romance with your spouse.