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Looking Lustfully, M*sturbation & Perfectionism in Marriage | ACW251

Oct 23, 2023
The podcast explores questions about lustful gaze, masturbation, and perfectionism in marriage. It delves into the dynamics of two contrasting sisters in Jane Austen's stories and the importance of using stories and movies to express emotions. The hosts discuss teaching children about the beauty and purpose of their bodies. They offer insights on overcoming perfectionism and fear in marriage, emphasizing open communication and embracing pleasure. The significance of responsible parenthood, constant communication, and overcoming perfectionism in marriage is also explored.
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INSIGHT

Beauty Should Lead To Dignity

  • Seeing a beautiful person can be a prompt to know them as a person, not an object.
  • John Paul II calls us to raise attraction to the level of the person's dignity.
ADVICE

Use A Short Prayer When Attraction Arises

  • Pray when attraction arises using words that thank God and ask for right seeing.
  • Use a simple prayer confessing tendency to objectify and ask God to untwist the heart.
ADVICE

Bless Your Body, Avoid Isolated Stimulation

  • Touching your genitals can be holy when done to bless and honor your body.
  • Avoid stimulation aimed solely at genital pleasure detached from marital self-giving.
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