Public Displays of Affection
Being the parents of two young children, we get a lot of touch in our lives. We hug them, cuddle them, wrestle with the older one and carry both around. We make a point of touching each other, as well.Nobody wants to have to tell you that you should "get a room". But we think that the English-speaking world is a little too uptight about hugging, holding hands, and the like. It is something that is worth thinking about when you are doing your pre-marriage discussions: you are in love and touching each other a lot now, but are you going to keep it up years from now?
We think you should and so does no less an authority than National Geographic. For us, the most interesting part of this article is near the end:
Human skin and the sense of touch give people a way to physically and emotionally connect with one another. Scientists are just beginning to recognize the power of touch to promote healing, increase socialization, and boost immunity.
Studies have shown a correlation between high rates of affection in childhood and low rates of adult aggression. Babies who aren't handled enough can fail to thrive.
There's more, so go read the article.
Alternately, you might have a read of Matt Smith's Romantic Tips for Married Couples and scroll down to the May 24, 2006 entry.
Happy Couples, Happy Planet!
posted by Heather and Dan @ 1:33 PM
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The direct link to the posting on Romantic Tips for Married Couples is http://m0smith.freeshell.org/blog-romance/2006/05/keep-in-touch.html
Good job! Keep up the encouragement.
Thanks, Matt!
We've now changed the link so people can go directly to the post.
yes!!! the best part of the question ... are you going to keep touching each other years from now? I like that! much needed question!
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