A yes / maybe / no list can do much more than generate ideas. Used well, it helps married couples reduce awkwardness, surface hidden differences, and talk about sex with more clarity and less pressure. This article shows how to use the tool in a way that builds trust rather than tension. It also includes a downloadable worksheet couples can use right away.
James Walther is the CEO of Walther Ventures and the Walther Institute for Marital Intimacy. A U.S. Army combat medic, he holds degrees in Theology and Philosophy, a Graduate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy, and is a Certified Sexologist. He is also the English translator of Paul VI: The Divided Pope by Yves Chiron. Through his leadership, James advances initiatives that combine academic rigor, faith, and practical resources to strengthen marriages and enrich the Church’s vision for marital intimacy.