10 Must-Haves Your Marriage Can’t Live Without

7. Non-Sexual Physical Touch

Physical touch plays a vital role in our marriage, but it doesn’t always need to lead to sex.  A simple hug, pat on the back, kiss, shoulder rub, foot rub, or holding of hands is an intimate gesture of reassurance for the love we feel for one another.  Some couples are naturally more affectionate than others, but every couple needs to offer some non-sexual physical touch to one another.  Cuddle when you watch television.  Hold hands when you go on a walk.  Give each other a foot rub.  When we willingly serve our partner by engaging in the kind of physical touch that makes him/her feel loved, we will strengthen our marriage.