I recently came across a fascinating paragraph from the book “Love is a Decision” by Gary Smalley and John Trent.

This caught my attention because I totally agree. As I did a little more research, I realized just how true this tip is for BOTH men and women.

So, what paragraph that caught my eye that could immediately improve your physical and emotional relationship with your spouse?

It was this:

“…8 to 10 touches a day is really a minimum requirement for a woman to remain emotionally and physically healthy.”

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Obviously, this statement only referred to women, but I think it applies equally to men.

8 to 10? Can you imagine how intimate and connected you would feel with your spouse if you both made an intentional effort to touch each other a little whenever you see each other throughout the day?

This would be a great way to get “in a good mood!” and to feel safe and secure in your relationship!

“The truth is simple: the best marriages are very involved in touching, and sex is just a form of touching.”

Yes, you read that right. “Sex is just ONE way of touching”. So what are the other ways and why are they important? There are many different ways to touch your spouse, but here are 25 to try this week.

“The truth is simple: the best marriages are based on touch, and sex is just a form of touching.”

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Yes, you read that right. “Sex is just ONE way of touching”. So what are the other ways and why are they so important?

There are many different ways to touch your spouse, but here are 25 to try this week!

25 Ways to Touch Your Spouse in an Unforgettable Way

1. A pat on his butt.

two. A surprise kiss on the cheek.

3. Put your arm around him/her.

4. Hold his/her hand.

5. Cuddle with your feet under the table.

6. Stroke his/her leg.

7. Touch his/her elbow.

8. Run your fingers through his/her hair.

9. Rub his/her back.

10. Give a bear hug and don’t let go.

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11. Caress your cheek.

12. Kiss his/her neck.

13. Put your arm around her waist.

14. Hug him from behind and put your cheek next to his.

15. Kiss him/her on the lips. Smoothly.

16. Stroke his/her arm.

17. Touch your forehead to theirs.

18. Rest your head on his/her shoulder.

19. Dance with him/her.

20. Whisper something loving in her ear.

21. Sit down together.

22. Sleep with a spoon.

23. Get a scalp massage.

24. Hold their face and stare into their eyes.

25 Shake his/her hand.

What does the touch have to do with happy marriage?! The amount of touching you give your spouse means the amount of happiness your marriage will have!

The accumulation of genuine and sincere affection between spouses can nurturing friendship, increasing emotional security, and making sex more meaningful and satisfying.

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Both men and women crave affection and want to feel valued.

So take this as a reminder to nurture your marriage by touching your spouse at least 8-10 times a day!

If you do, you can be sure that within a very short period of time, your communication will improve, your sex life will be more fulfilling, and your marriage will finally start to be what you always dreamed it to be.