The 60-second cuddle

You can often identify a newly married couple just by how much they touch each other–holding hands, sitting close, touching arms, kissing–just as you can spot an “oldly-married” couple by how little they touch.

So here’s a simple reminder: make the effort to touch your spouse more often. A pat, a hug, a kiss, a shoulder massage–the good feeling it produces for both of you far outweighs the effort.

Whenever you’ve been apart, make it a rule that you will take just 60 seconds to cuddle, touch and connect. If you follow this advice, you’ll find yourselves touching each other more often and increasing the romantic aspect of your relationship.

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