Men can quickly become aroused romantically through visual stimuli and by touching their mates. Romantically, women respond best in an atmosphere that is unhurried, with time for words of love and affirmation accompanied by closeness and caressing. We must be careful to maintain this viewpoint concerning sex in marriage, for it is God's. Sex apart from marriage is spelled out as obviously wrong. Sex in marriage is wonderfully right.
Couples first write their responses to the following statements, then dialog together.
I have gained from our seminar experience. Ways in which our love, romance, and commitment are very good. Aspects of our love, romance, and commitment that are pretty good, but where some improvement is needed. As a closing exercise, distribute a sheet of paper to each participant. With this paper each couple will create a symbolic gift, either by writing on the paper, folding it, or tearing and shaping it.