How to Connect With Your Spouse

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One evening you are watching TV with your spouse and as you glance over at him or her, you realize you've lost that loving feeling. The fondness is still there, but the spark has been lost in your relationship by allowing the responsibility of work or parenthood put a damper in it. A marriage can become stifled with the lack of communication and intimacy. Before the flame is completely snuffed, it's vital to connect with your spouse.

Instructions

1. Communication is critical for a strong relationship. Be conscious of your body language when discussing sensitive matters and refrain from saying hurtful words. Set aside time during the evening to cuddle and talk without distractions. Recall memories where you had a lot of fun together. Laugh and joke with each other. The important thing is to become best friends again.

2. Plan a date, day or night, once a month. Pack a picnic and take a drive in the country. Find a secluded area, hike, eat, make love and succumb to nature. Dress up for a night on the town. Have an intimate dinner and afterward attend a show. Act risqué by pretending to pick your spouse up in a bar; this could lead to some very steamy sex. These dates will become very special and you'll be planning ahead by marking the calendar.

3. Try something new such as taking pottery, photography or dance classes. Share a couple massage at a local spa. Volunteer at events such as art and music festivals. Visit a museum, an art gallery or explore historical places. Or stay at home and read a good book together. Finding common interests and hobbies to share will help you bond again.

4. By bringing the intimacy back, a marriage can thrive with romance and fun. Initiate more time to be playful and to have sex. Touch each other often. Seduce each other with words and gestures. Try new positions and introduce sexual games. Share your fantasies; don't be timid with your partner. Let your inhibitions go wild between the sheets again.

5. Get away from the stress of work and your busy life by attending a couple's retreat. Drive to the next town and stay overnight in a hotel for a session of hot passionate sex. Go on that cruise you have always dreamed about. Ever been curious about a nudist camp? Explore the options and plan a vacation for just the two of you.