I have been working on touching David more often. Grabbing his hand while we are on a walk or going out of my way for a good hug. Let me tell you it has paid off. Not only do I love it, but it is filling a need for connection. If someone would have said I have one simple step to improve your marriage. I would have got my pen out and been ready. If then they would have said touch each other more, I probably wouldn't have written it down after all. I mean it is so simple, easy, and even quick. But, I am telling you it is working for me at least.
I wonder why touch is so powerful? I wonder why God made us that way? What do you think? How does touch affect your life?
1 comments:
What a great post :).
I agree about touch. I think the problem is once kids enter the family then I'm (as the mom) too touched. It's kind of like a sensory overload of being in constant need to the kids. Then to not be touched was like getting a break. Accept that I think that it hurt my marriage. I am getting out of it and really enjoy trying to touch, and appreciate being touched (instead of annoyed... oh, I'm tired or some excuse). I think for me it's a good validation of showing appreciation without having to say anything (not that words aren't important, they are, but sometimes actions speak louder and touch can be a sweet action).
I guess out of all this rambling - I agree with you and it is a wonderful sense given to us as a gift to enjoy this time in mortality!
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