ONE Extraordinary Marriage Show 815: TOUCH ME IN A WAY THAT MATTERS
Jul 9, 2024
Explore the healing power of touch in marriage and how it enhances physical intimacy. Discover the difference between physical and sexual intimacy, while learning practical ways to reconnect through simple non-sexual touches. Delve into common misunderstandings around love languages and touch, and understand how meaningful touch communicates care and emotional connection. Investigate the health benefits of regular touch and gain tips for reintroducing intimacy, even amidst busy family life.
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Distinguish Non-Sexual From Sexual Touch
- Physical intimacy is non-sexual touch that creates closeness and must be distinguished from sexual intimacy.
- Naming these two different intimacies clarifies needs and reduces mistaken assumptions about touch implying sex.
Massage Restored Slow Intimacy For Hosts
- Tony and Alisa use massage regularly and found a new product, Every Intimate Massage Cream, that improved their routine.
- They recommend massage as a way to slow down, relax, and engage in non-sexual touch.
Small Gestures Often Carry Big Meaning
- Tiny, specific touches (fingertip touch, hand on neck) can carry huge meaning and signal protection or presence.
- Couples benefit from cataloging these small, idiosyncratic gestures as part of their touch vocabulary.
