Affectionate Duos Engage in These 5 Intimate Habits Before Retiring at Night
In the fast-paced world we live in, finding time to connect with our partners can often be a challenge. However, according to clinical psychologist Dr. Clinton Moore and mental health professional Tiiu Lutter, the time before bed is a precious opportunity to strengthen the bond between couples. Here are the five key practices they recommend for happy married couples before bedtime.
- Intentionally make time to connect. Dr. Moore suggests a practice called "The State of the Union," where partners take turns sharing their experiences of the week and showing curiosity without problem-solving. This helps keep both partners on the same page and prevents resentments from festering.
- Touch each other. Lutter encourages couples to connect physically by lying side by side, cuddling, or spooning. Bedtime is seen as connection time to share feelings and affection through gentle physical contact, laughter, and playful interaction rather than focusing on problem-solving.
The remaining practices, although not explicitly listed in the snippet, are likely to include sharing feelings rather than details of daily events, expressing gratitude, avoiding conflict before sleep, and establishing routines. These additional habits are common in related couple research but are not directly confirmed in the source material.
Dr. Moore emphasizes that due to busy lives, this time before bed is often the only time many have to connect. Going to bed at the same time is encouraged as a way to strengthen the connection between partners. Lutter adds that the bedroom should be treated as a sacred place for the couple, not for the kids, and suggests a "No phones after nine" rule to reduce device usage.
Prioritizing kids over the relationship can lead to a weaker marriage and home environment. Electronics and TV should be used briefly in bed as they pull partners apart. Lutter also states that there can be more than one form of intimacy, and couples should try to connect physically just by lying side by side or getting their spoon on.
Adults do better when their relationship is the pinnacle of the family. Phones and devices are a major distraction from relationships, especially in the bedroom. Tiiu Lutter suggests that bedtime is connection time and encourages couples to snuggle, scratch each other's backs, giggle, and joke together.
In conclusion, by intentionally making time to connect, touching each other, and treating the bedroom as a sacred space, couples can foster a stronger relationship and create a happier home environment.
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