The act of physical touching of one’s spouse is a very powerful communication tool in marriage. A simple touch is a loud way of saying, ‘’I want to feel connected as a pleasing touch can rekindle the spark and reignite passion.’’

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One can actually say that touching your spouse is a very vital way of sustaining contentment in marriage.

Touching one’s partner aids in strengthening the relationship as it gives off positive vibes. It helps a couple connects better, gives a good disposition as well as helps a couple break into a smile. When this happens, one feels safe, feels cared for and result in a lasting bond. It also acts as a stress reliever.

Touching is one of the key elements in maintaining physical intimacy, and a spouse’s touch is very potent as it can be stronger than that of verbal or emotional contact. It is the reason why a deeply felt experience is described as “touching”.

Whereas on the other hand, lack of touching often conveys negative connotations.
Touching is very necessary in building and strengthening romantic relationship.

Conflict in marriage are easily handled with physical affections. ‘’Conflicts are resolved more easily with increased amounts of hugging, cuddling/holding and kissing on the lips.’’

It has been reported that ladies who received more hugs from their spouse, have shown to have conspicuous lower blood pressure levels than those women who were not hugged by their lovers.

Consequently, affectionate physical touch can lower reactions to stressful life events.
Also, note that physical sensitivity is connected with sexual arousal, thus, creating bonds between lovebirds.

Generally, couples recognize the act of touch to be more pleasant, loving, and friendly thereby conveying sexual desires.

When couples are not sure about the romantic attitude of their partner, eye contact with ‘’accidental hand touch’’ can remove all doubt. There is no particular touching that wins the day, it is actually the build-up of the touching that really counts.

When a partner decides to touch a mate in whatever manner he or she desires, it’s that act that wins the day and wins the marriage. The singular truth is that, those best enjoying marital bliss indulge in a lot of touching/sex.

It strengthens emotional bonds, especially when couples touch in affectionate or tender ways.

This enhances the production of oxytocin which is a principal player in establishing and maintaining bonds between partners. This process helps in reducing the level of shyness while at the same time, it consolidate trust in marriage.

Finally, physical touch can be a global and primal love language for everyone. Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages, states that physical touch as a love language can manifest as soft caresses and intimate physical contact as a demonstration of love.

A touch makes people feel loved and wanted and you can incorporate it in your relationship in many ways.

There are times when a touch can be seen as negative because some people consider interpersonal touch to be more harassing than verbal behaviour, depending on the particular part of the body that has been touched, and the character of the person who did the touching.

Physical contact is important in our union because it serves a stronger connection by building on trust, an important element in all relationships. Starting from today, restore and reclaim the gift of touching, your marriage will definitely appreciate you for it.