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#Share a 6-second kiss every day. The six-second kiss is one simple and fun activity you should incorporate into your everyday moments of transition as a couple. This kiss is long enough to feel passionate and romantic, and it can serve as a temporary oasis within a busy day -- for example, when you're going to and from work. Make a goal of sharing this kiss at least once in the morning and once in the evening. You'll see what a difference it makes. | #Share a 6-second kiss every day. The six-second kiss is one simple and fun activity you should incorporate into your everyday moments of transition as a couple. This kiss is long enough to feel passionate and romantic, and it can serve as a temporary oasis within a busy day -- for example, when you're going to and from work. Make a goal of sharing this kiss at least once in the morning and once in the evening. You'll see what a difference it makes. | ||
#*Greeting your partner with affection communicates his or her importance to you while reminding him or her of the good feelings you share when you’re in each other’s company. | #*Greeting your partner with affection communicates his or her importance to you while reminding him or her of the good feelings you share when you’re in each other’s company. | ||
| − | #Give your partner the affection and attention he or she needs. When your partner lets you know that he or she wants an emotional connection, whether he wants to cuddle or briefly step out onto your balcony to look at the stars, try to give him what he needs instead of rejecting him, no matter how busy you are. These moments won't come often, and if you want your relationship to thrive, then you should give your partner the affection he or she needs, so you can get that love and affection in return.<ref>Levenson, R.W., & Gottman, J.M., (1983). Marital interaction: physiological linkage and affective exchange, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 45, 587-597</ref><ref>Levenson, R.W., & Gottman, J.M., (1985). Physiological and affective predictors of change in relationship satisfaction, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 49, 85-94</ref | + | #Give your partner the affection and attention he or she needs. When your partner lets you know that he or she wants an emotional connection, whether he wants to cuddle or briefly step out onto your balcony to look at the stars, try to give him what he needs instead of rejecting him, no matter how busy you are. These moments won't come often, and if you want your relationship to thrive, then you should give your partner the affection he or she needs, so you can get that love and affection in return.<ref>Levenson, R.W., & Gottman, J.M., (1983). Marital interaction: physiological linkage and affective exchange, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 45, 587-597</ref><ref>Levenson, R.W., & Gottman, J.M., (1985). Physiological and affective predictors of change in relationship satisfaction, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 49, 85-94</ref> |
#*Take the time to listen to your partner and to respond to his or her needs thoughtfully. | #*Take the time to listen to your partner and to respond to his or her needs thoughtfully. | ||
#*You can't always give your partner the affection and attention that he or she needs, but you can make a goal to do this much more often. | #*You can't always give your partner the affection and attention that he or she needs, but you can make a goal to do this much more often. | ||
