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What color is intimacy?

The colors include: the Green intimacy of a bonding intimate companionship; the Purple intimacy of coupling as sensuous, romantic lovers with much flirting; and the Orange intimacy of erotic playmates and passionate lovemaking.

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In an evangelical marketplace crowded with books on marriage and sex, this one stands out above the rest. There are books that promote mutuality, emphasizing the fact that all human beings are created in the image of Christ. There are books that discuss gender differences, emphasizing the fact that God created both males and females. But, few books integrate both truths. In fact, I know of no other evangelical book that presents a gendered understanding of mutuality in marriage. The book discusses three aspects of marital intimacy, with a different color representing each type: Green for the emotional connecting that bonds the couple; Purple for sensuous and flirtatious connecting; and Orange for sex itself. I especially liked the choice of the color Orange to symbolize sex because (as the authors explain) the color orange is a combination of the red that is typically associated with sex and the yellow that reflects God's Light. Much of the Green material is not new. But, it's nonetheless a lovely and concise summary of the literature. Reflecting the fact that the two authors are experienced sex therapists, it's the Purple and Orange material that are the book's unique contributions. The Orange material is notable for its detailed discussion of both male and female sexuality. It's not an overstatement for me to say that this is the first time I've read material on sex by evangelical authors that I feel captures who I am as a woman. The Purple material is also outstanding. This is a topic that is often neglected. As is true of the other two sections of the book, the Purple section integrates Scripture and practical counsel. Throughout the book, the authors write with specificity and insight about what it means for each spouse to selflessly give to the other. The highest praise I can give the book is this: of all the books I've read on marriage, this is the one that I wish had been available when I was a young bride. It helps me to not only understand my husband, but also to give voice to who I am. I'm very grateful that two gifted sex therapists took time away from their respective practices to create this valuable resource for the evangelical community.

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How do you know if a person is toxic in a relationship?

What Is a Toxic Person? You feel like you're being manipulated into something you don't want to do. You're constantly confused by the person's behavior. You feel like you deserve an apology that never comes. You always have to defend yourself to this person. You never feel fully comfortable around them. More items... •

What Is a Toxic Person?

If you know someone who’s difficult and causes a lot of conflict in your life, you may be dealing with a toxic person. These people can create lots of stress and unpleasantness for you and others, not to mention emotional or even physical pain. A toxic person is anyone whose behavior adds negativity and upset to your life. Many times, people who are toxic are dealing with their own stresses and traumas. To do this, they act in ways that don’t present them in the best light and usually upset others along the way. Toxicity in people isn’t considered a mental disorder. But there could be underlying mental problems that cause someone to act in toxic ways, including a personality disorder. Here are some warning signs to watch out for if you think you’re dealing with a toxic person: You feel like you’re being manipulated into something you don’t want to do.

You’re constantly confused by the person’s behavior.

You feel like you deserve an apology that never comes.

You always have to defend yourself to this person.

You never feel fully comfortable around them.

You continually feel bad about yourself in their presence.

If you’ve experienced these feelings around someone, they may be toxic. If you constantly have such emotions, you may want to change the relationship or stop the relationship entirely.

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