LOVE LANGUAGE #5: PHYSICAL TOUCH

Physical touch, as a gesture of love, reaches to the depths
of our being. As a love language, it is a powerful form of
communication from the smallest touch on the shoulder to the
most passionate kiss.

1. Perhaps you and your spouse have never openly shared with
one another the types of touching you find pleasurable.
Discuss the emotional, sexual, and psychological dimensions
related to all these areas of the body.

2. Make a list of all the circumstances, locations, and types of
appropriate touch that will enhance your physical relationship.
For example, how does each of you want/expect to be greeted
at the end of the workday? What about touching in public? If
you each feel differently, come to a compromise resolution.

3. In the book, Pete found it very difficult to ask for physical
touch, especially sexual touch. Why do you think this was true?
Talk with your mate about any challenges either of you have in
this area – including struggles with body image.

4. Resolve never to touch your mate in a harmful way. If you’ve
ever harmed your spouse even in the slightest, ask forgiveness
and commit to dealing with this self-control issue.

Taken from www.fivelovelanguages.com.