Welcome to Daily Steps from ONE Extraordinary Marriage! Each day Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo outline the simple steps that you can take to have the ultimate marriage adventure. Submit your questions by emailing dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message. You c…
Today is the last day of Daily Steps. We’ve enjoyed partnering with you and having you part of the ONE family. Over the last 9 years we have shared about sex, love and commitment on the ONE Extraordinary Marriage Show. Come join us each week for all things marriage and more. Love you guys.
You're not each other’s parents instead you are each other’s partners. Treat each other with the level of respect and care bestowed upon a married couple. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
Finances plays a role in every marriage and knowing how to keep it strong through all seasons is vital to long term fulfillment. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
There will be times when you are traveling together that you'll need to have a plan for staying consistent with your intimacy lifestyle Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
Touch is an important part of any marriage union and yet when it's overt or non-existent it can cause tension between you and your spouse. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
There are many studies that conclude that going to bed together has a positive benefit on both you and your spouse. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
As your family grows there are more moving parts which can cause a disconnect when it comes to your sexual intimacy. Even with a large family you can find time to connect. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
When work gets in the way of your marriage it may be time to set the vision for your marriage. Doing so can help you and your spouse have a focus other than work. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
The time you spend with each other during a challenge serves as a way to break out of the different mindsets each of you have around sex as well as the roll you play as the high desire or low desire spouse. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
Prior to starting you want to think about how you can be creative throughout your challenge. This is an opportunity for the two of you to spice up your sex life. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
Holidays, celebrations, birthdays are typically a one day event. When you start or finish a challenge on one of these you'll remember it for years to come. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
Starting a sex challenge isn't just about sex. It's about fostering your emotional intimacy, eliminating rejection and trying something new with your spouse. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
Honestly… scheduling sex IS spontaneous, intimate and much more! When you schedule sex your giving yourself and your spouse a way to be sexually intimate on a regular basis that is best for the two of you. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
Arousal and what that looks like or means to you both can change over time. Having conversation around this topic is key for husband and wife to to enjoy their sexual intimacy. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
Anyone who has kids knows that when kids enter the picture your sex life enters a new phase. The key is to change your mindset from “we can’t do this” to “let’s get creative”. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
Kids are a big conversation for couples and it’s not a one time conversation. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
No matter the circumstances you may be facing you can continue to make your marriage extraordinary when your spouse is deployed. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
Toys can enhance sexual pleasure, create a spark and bring excitement to you sex life. Learn how to discuss your comfort level with toys in your bedroom. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
The Coffee Break is like a business meeting for your marriage where you talk about everything from love to logistics. You can even do it when you are long distance. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
No matter where you make love there is the clean up that comes afterwards. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
If you don’t know what you like it’s time to start your own personal sex ed class in your bedroom with your spouse. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
As a parent make a commitment to answer your children truthfully about sex, even if it means that you have to do a little research to answer their questions. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
Physical limitations due to injuries can and will happen. Knowing some strategies to approach this will be beneficial to being sexually intimate. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
Discussing your sex life is not a one and done conversation. Healthy marriages talk about their sexual intimacy and all its many aspects on a regular basis. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
When the path isn't clear it's time to cast a vision that both you and your spouse what to reach for together. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
The wedding ring is a circle which has no beginning or end and is therefore a symbol of infinity. It is endless, eternal, just the way love should be. And yet what happens when your spouse decides not to wear theirs. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
There is a lot that is going on that there are times when the brain has a hard time focusing in on the one next to you. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
What you use when having oral sex can help it make it more enjoyable or it can turn you off. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
The words you choose to use can have an impact on how your spouse responds to you. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
Not enough covers or to many covers can sometimes be a question you're asking each other. Especially when the two of you have different body temperature. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
Discussing the appearence of your spouse can be a touchy topic. We share how you can bring this up to your spouse without having hurt feelings or causing resentment. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
There may be times when your spouse doesn't know exactly what you want. Learn how to encourage him to show his love in creative ways. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
Body image isn’t just about what you see, it’s about how you feel about what you see. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
There are a lot of couples in the ONE family with different schedules. If this is your marriage we share what others have done to connect sexually with different work schedules. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
When it comes to morning sex make sure that you discuss what this looks like for you and for your spouse. What you know helps you both to make it happen. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
The process of becoming clean and sober and having a healthy marriage is just that, a process, but like all processes it needs a beginning. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
There can be a lot of reasons why the two of you aren’t talking and different seasons of life may lead to this time right now. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
The idea of falling out of love refers to love as a noun but love is a verb. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
The number one thing to keep in mind even from the earliest days is that your marriage is your child’s first model for what marriage looks like. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
Some people lie out of habit, what started out as "a little white lie" or difficult has now become routine. If this is the case in your marriage it may be time to seek outside help. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
Naughty is one of those words that means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Sex was designed as a way for a husband and a wife to connect in way that they cannot do with anyone else. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
It might seem unusual for us to answer a question about how to find a man. We have a lot of folks in the ONE family who are divorced, who are single and wanting to know what to do to have an extraordinary marriage the next time. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
In dealing with infertility, sex can become a task. It can become all about timing and cycles and body temperature and ovulation. All about the data points and not about the connection. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
You have made it clear that you would like to have more sex and yet your spouse isn't responding. It’s time to dig deeper into what the two of you envision for your sexual intimacy. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
Getting ready to have a baby is first and foremost about making your marriage relationship strong. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
When you are in a place where you feel you are far apart you may have to start at the beginning and truly get to know your spouse once again. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
Cleaning up after another person without any response/help or acknowledgement can easily lead to resentment. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
The most important part of any vacation is to discuss your expectations before you leave so you have an amazing time together. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
Learning to create your own family unit, with your own traditions, values and ideals is one of the most challenging things that a couple can do and yet one of the most necessary. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
Building a spiritual life is a process. It is as important as building your emotional connection, your physical connection and your financial connection. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.
There is a difference between having an argument and yelling to belittle or demean someone. Submit your question to dailysteps@oneextraordinarymarriage.com or call 858-883-8842 to leave a voice message.