Tired of the same old marriage tips? Some of my suggestions were recently featured in Woman’s Day Magazine. Have you tried these before?
Hug for 2 minutes and kiss for 30 seconds each day. “Often, kisses and hugs become mechanical and quick,” says marriage and family therapist Kim Blackham. The problem: Those hurried pecks and embraces don’t offer the same feel-good benefits longer stretches of physical intimacy do. “Oxytocin, a chemical our bodies release when we touch one another, emotionally connects people,” says Blackham. No need to set a timer, says Blackham, but do extend your hugs and kisses longer than you normally would; you’ll feel a new sense of connection.
Take a walk together. If you’re trying to decide how you two should handle your daughter’s poor report card, hit the pavement. Not only will the fresh air clear your minds but also “the very act of walking in the same direction can help you two feel as though you’re on the same team and want the same result,” explains Blackham. Physically heading to one place makes you more likely to be mentally in sync; it’s like you’re standing together instead of confronting each other.
What little things do you do that have helped keep you and your honey connected? Leave your suggestion below.
