By the way, if you are single, engaged, or divorced you can still read these ten ideas with great benefit. So, without further adieu. . . The greatest weakness in communication with our mates is the problem of giving an overly quick reply. Listening lubricates marriage and keeps down the friction. How we spend our time reveals what is really important to us.
Successful couples spend time together.
They read the Bible together. They develop shared interests, like bowling, reading, hiking, or plays. Successful couples touch each other. They hug, squeeze, embrace, pat, hold hands, put arms around each other, and sit close enough to touch when sitting in front of the tube. Non-sexual touching leads to genuine intimacy.