I mention that because physical intimacy consistently stays in the “Top 5,” concerns of marital conflict.
As you and I continue to move through Shades of Love, I want to give you some tips that will improve physical intimacy. “Quantity” is the most frequent complaint that counselors hear. Unfortunately, couples often define their physical relationship in terms of “the count.” How often do we have it? How many times did one or the other reach orgasm? How much foreplay was there? How long did it last?”
It’s sad that we haven taken the beauty of lovemaking and reduced it to numbers. Some couples make it worse by attempting to negotiate the numbers, comparing their numbers with the “average couple,” whatever that is, or agreeing to trade physical intimacy for help with cleaning the dishes.
Here are some proven tips to improve your intimacy:
1. Add some variety to your lovemaking. Some of us are too restrictive. Change the locations, times of day, or the lighting. Try some candles, new perfumes, or aftershaves. Put on some different music.
2. Vary your routine. I did a Google™ search on, “how many ways you can cook a potato”, and the search came up with thirteen different ways. Amazing! If you can cook a potato that many different ways, you can be equally creative in finding ways to share physical intimacy with your partner. A nice full body massage is nice. And don’t forget the shower.
3. Communicate more openly. Don’t let intimacy become a guessing game. Two physically different individuals with unique personalities, life histories, backgrounds, preferences, and hangs ups must learn to talk openly about intimacy. Be careful about making assumptions. It is fine to have these conversations because communication will directly impact physical intimacy.
4. Increase the desire for physical intimacy. One of the easiest ways to enhance your passion towards your partner is to let your mind wander over pleasurable thoughts about them throughout the day.
Three tips for guys:
•Sex must become something you give to your wife and not something you take.
•You will improve your physical intimacy dramatically if you learn to give first to your wife emotionally.
•Increase your nonsexual touching. This means hugs, holding hands.
Have fun and be safe as you discover new ways to Cultivate Romance.
Want to read a great article about Marriage from a GenXer? follow this link to Relevant Magazine
You can also listen to a 29 min and 55 sec talk I did on Marriage – here is the link
I would love to hear some of your thoughts and ideas about cultivating the romance. Feel free to post your comments.