This guest post is courtesy of Rachael Pace. Author’s bio can be found below.
The holidays are exciting. They’re a time for family gatherings, winter carnivals, and winter cheer. But don’t let your holiday calendar overshadow the quality time you’re spending with your sweetheart.
Nothing warms you up during the winter months quite like romance and intimacy. That’s why we’re dishing out our best love advice to make sure you and your spouse have the best holiday ever.
Don’t let your sex life fall to the wayside. We’re looking at the top three tips for keeping the warmth of love well into the New Year. That’s right, it only takes three simple ingredients to boost your marital connection this holiday season.
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Communicate, Communicate, Communicate
Have you ever heard the phrase “communication is key”?
There’s a reason why this age-old adage has been around so long – because it’s true!
Communication is the most important aspect of any healthy, happy marriage. Talking is how couples get to know one another on a deeper level. It’s how they problem-solve, deepen their marital friendship, and boost romance and intimacy.
Effective communication is the perfect mix of talking, listening, and empathizing with your spouse. And a bonus? Studies show that communication is the key to not only a satisfying marriage but also to a steamy sex life.
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Boost Oxytocin
Physical affection is strongly related to partner satisfaction. This touch can include caressing, giving a massage, cuddling, kissing on the face, holding hands, and hugging. But, why?
The answer is all about biology. When two people who are in love or have crazy crushes on each other hold hands, hug or share other intimate touches, the body releases a “love hormone” called oxytocin.
Oxytocin is great for keeping the heat in your relationship this winter, since it promotes bonding, relieves stress, and boosts trust in your relationship.
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Have a Regular Date Night
This is one of the biggest pieces of love advice you can ever follow: spend quality time together.
Couples benefit from a regular weekly date night.
Research done by The National Marriage Project shows that couples who have a date night one or more times a month see a spike in communication, marital friendship, banish relationship boredom, and are less likely to get divorced than those who don’t.
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Date night can also boost intimate desire and studies show that couples who have an active, healthy sex life experience a boost in marital satisfaction. So, the better sex you’re having, the happier your relationship will be.
Your sex life should be something to celebrate – not something to snooze at. Boost the romance and intimacy in your relationship by working on your communication and putting your phones away. Quality time is going to make your sex life sizzle, so schedule your next date night and get ready for an unforgettable evening.
Author Bio: Rachael Pace is a relationship expert with years of experience in training and helping couples. Her mission is to provide inspiration, support and empowerment to everyone on their journey to a great marriage. She is a featured writer for Marriage.com that supports healthy happy marriages.
