How to Create a Relationship Through Touch

Affection is a huge part of romantic relationships.

Affection is a huge part of any romantic relationship. With affection and loving touches, a relationship can blossom and grow. Without affection, though, relationships can suffer greatly, even resulting in a breakup or divorce. Physical intimacy on every level should be kept alive throughout your relationships. If you want to begin, grow and maintain a healthy, long-lasting relationship, learn the ways to be affectionate and show your spouse that you care for them through the power of touch.

Instructions

1. Hold your partner's hand both when out in public and when in private. This is a sweet, intimate way of connecting that is also appropriate in front of other people.

2. Hug your spouse regularly, whether it's to provide comfort or simply to offer a hug. Hugging will make a person feel welcomed and loved and can greatly improve both mood and your relationship. Hugs can also show your gratitude for the other person when they've done something that you appreciate.

3. Touch your spouse in a playful manner. Not all touch has to be serious - you can joke around with your partner and playfully touch them as well. This type of touch includes light tickling and gentle hitting or roughhousing. This will show your partner that you not only enjoy touching them, but that you enjoy having fun with them as well.

4. Engage in affectionate touch both when in private and when in public. By showing affection in public, your partner will know that you not only desire to touch them, but that you are also proud to be seen with them.

5. Be aware of the types of touch your partner likes and the types of touch they don't like. Being respectful of their wishes and acknowledging that they may not find certain types of touch comforting will strengthen your relationship, since your partner will see that you're willing to change your actions to keep them happy.

Tips & Warnings

• You shouldn't be the only person offering affection - your partner should touch you as well. A one-sided relationship in terms of affection is not a healthy one. Both people involved should show each other affection.

• Humans need touch in order to thrive - just as children need touch to feel that they are loved, adults have the same needs.

References

• Help Guide: Advice for Building Healthy and Exciting Love Relationships
• Strengthen Your Relationship: Does Your Relationship Suffer from Affection Deficit Disorder?
• The Prairie Star: The Need for Affection in Romantic Relationships