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EPISODE · Jul 16, 2025 · 9 MIN

How to Say No (Nicely!)

from My Delight with Sarah Bartel · host Sarah Bartel

How do you lovingly decline your husband's initiation of sex in a way that is still connecting and that doesn't feel like such a harsh personal rejection to him? In this episode, you'll learn how to put your "no" inside a Positivity Sandwich that affirms him and your desire to be connected in your relationship. *I address women declining husbands' initiations in this episode, but this technique is also very good for husbands to use when declining their wife's initiation, also! 🔥 Free Guide to 9 Skills for Body, Mind, and Spirit for Improving Intimacy for Catholic Wives https://canafeast.com/MyDelight-9-Skills🤔 What is Allowed for Catholics in the Bedroom? Find out in the 19-page "What's Allowed List" ($10)https://canafeast.com/mydelight-whatsallowed Support the show"Is This Perimenopause?" Aug 24-18, join 5 Catholic women's health experts to learn about intimacy, nutrition, hormone health care (inc. HRT questions), and exercise as your body changes according to God's good design.🔥 Find out more here: https://healthandhormones.org/perimenopause-toolkitWant to learn 10 Truths for Good Sex for Catholic Wives? Free "10 Truths" download.https://canafeast.com/10truthsFree Enhancing Marital Intimacy Guide for Catholic Women: 9 Skills for Body, Mind, and Spirit (for married and engaged women)Do you want to know what is allowed for Catholics in the bedroom? The "What's Allowed List" answers 20+ questions about what is licit and illicit. ($10)Model-free lingerie! Get 10% off with my affiliate link for Mentionables.

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