Weekend Homework - Cuddle Time
Global warming. Starvation. Pollution. Illness. Bills. Work. Kids. School. More and more debt. To think, they said computers would reduce the amount of paperwork in the world…
Today’s world is often unkind to the couple and the family. Yes, there are tax breaks and school supplies sales but those things only try to soften the blows, not prevent the problems.
That’s why you, as one half of a couple, need to take an active role in creating and maintaining the long lasting, healthy relationship you want. If you’re not willing to work on your relationship, how can you expect to find anyone else who is willing to work for you?
It’s been shown in many studies (the most popular being Harry Harlow’s rhesus monkeys experiment) that having physical contact is very important for bonding – especially in childhood.
If you’re in a long relationship, you’re no longer a child, but that doesn’t mean physical bonding is any less important. For this weekend’s homework, I would like you to take some time for physical bonding.
No, I don’t mean sex.
Take some time this weekend to cuddle with your partner. On the couch, on the bed, anywhere you like as long as you can hold and caress each other. You can talk, watch television or take a nap if you want.
The important thing about this is to have that physical contact. The physical bonding. Don’t force it, but try to take note of how you feel afterwards. You should have at least a slightly elevated mood.
February 4th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
As much as I love sex with the honey when he comes home from the road, I LOVE cuddle time. Last night we just cuddled and fell asleep that way and I miss those times most when he’s on the road.
February 4th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
I feel the same way. Cuddle time is exactly what I need when I’ve been missing my hubby. Sex is wonderful, but cuddling - whether or not it includes talking - is the best.