Tips of the Week for Couples |
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- This tip is one of several love-building exercises to
create emotional intimacy from Dr. Robert Epstein, who does
research on relationships.
| Place the palm of
your hand as close as possible to your partner’s
palm without actually touching. Do this for
several minutes, during which you will feel not
only heat but also, sometimes, eerie kinds of
sparks." |
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- A strong sense of commitment helps love to grow.
| Let your partner/spouse know
that you are determined to stay in your
relationship and to do whatever it takes to make
it work. |
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- Good communication also helps love to grow.
| Set aside time each day to talk
just the two of you, use "I" sentences, listen
to each other without judging, be supportive and
respectful. |
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- Accommodation (voluntarily altering your behavior to
meet the other person's needs) will help your relationship
thrive.
| When we change our behavior, it sends a
strong message to our partner/spouse that we
care about them and that they are important to
us. |
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- Being vulnerable with each other increases feelings
of emotional intimacy and attachment.
| We are vulnerable when we
express how we truly feel, when we share
secrets, when we show our weaknesses. |
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- We also bond emotionally when we are aroused.
| Sharing an adventure with your partner/spouse will
increase your arousal and your bond with each other.
Try something new together. |
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- Sometimes our lives are so busy that we have very little time together.
| Increasing the time you spend as a couple will
increase your feelings of intimacy. You might
cook dinner together or do a project at home or
go for a walk. |
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- Laughter is good medicine for our relationships.
| When we share a laugh, we
feel closer. Try to keep your sense of humor and
share a laugh with your partner/spouse. |
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- Do something new together.
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another way to feel closer to each other. |
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- Forgive your partner/spouse.
| Forgiveness helps the person who forgives as
much as the person who is forgiven AND it
strengthens your bond with each other. |
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