Even after 50 years of marriage, my parent still kiss each other goodbye every day. I remember seeing this small act of love while I was growing up. They may not realize this, but that act made me realize the importance of kissing my husband every day. Now that I’m married, I also do this daily in my marriage. Here are some ways things I’ve taken away from it.
1. We Don’t Go to Bed Angry
It’s very hard to be upset for long periods when you’re kissing each other several times a day. Yes, there are still moments when we’re mad at one another, but we still kiss each other daily. What people may not realize is that kissing creates a deep bond with your spouse. It forms a connection that you want to keep.
2. Kissing Leads to Physical Affection
Now, my husband is very physically affectionate and I have to work at it because I’m not naturally that way. However, because I make a conscious decision to kiss him every day, we often engage in lots of fun flirting and other forms of physical affection. The small step of kissing makes it easier to show him affection in many ways.
3. Sex Doesn’t Always Happen And That’s a Good Thing
It’s important to be physically affectionate with your spouse without it leading to the bedroom. Establishing touch that isn’t sexual is necessary in marriage. There are many ways bonding should happen without it leading to sex. If kissing your spouse is only happening in the bedroom, you’re missing out on creating a lasting bond with your spouse.
4. Sex Does Happen And That’s a Good Thing
The practice of being physically affectionate with one another can result in sex and that’s great! Continual kissing during the day strengthens the bond between you. There are days when a kiss lingers and foretells something that will happen later on.
5. My Marriage Is Happy
When my husband is gone during the day, our daily kisses help me remember why I miss him. When he comes home, I feel joyful and I get excited when I see him. While enjoying affection in the bedroom is great, taking the focus out of the bedroom helps me form a deeper bond with him.
A small gesture like daily kissing is a simple way to strengthen your relationship. I have seen this do amazing things in marriages, including my parents’, and I know it’s helping mine. Anything that strengthens your marriage is worth investing in.
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6 comments
Rachel
I think sometimes it is the small, easy gestures that can mean so much in a marriage. I know that kisses and non sexual touch have helped us get back on track after we have gone through a rough spell. A morning kiss helps me get through the day. This is a wonderful article…..
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Keelie Reason
thanks for sharing!
Teddybear70
Another spell check oops ” Ceiling fan “. Luv spell check.
Teddybear70
Sex Doesn’t Always Happen And That’s a Good Thing. Interesting title brings back memories of a marriage seminar we attended many years ago. Husbands were told that a wife needs a kisses, hugs, and/or caresses without seeing the ceiling go around ever time. Needs to be free to enjoy the love with out thinking here we go again.
Keelie Reason
hahaha…yeah that’s true!