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What If I'm Not a Toucher?
by Dr. Gary Chapman
Have you hugged your child today? Or, if you're married, have you hugged your spouse today? How long has it been since you kissed each other?
Physical touch is one of the five love languages. Some people grew up in homes were family members seldom touched each other. For these people, learning to speak the love language of physical touch will take effort.
The good news is that you can learn to touch.
I remember the father who said, "I know that my son's love language is physical touch because he's always touching me. But, I have a hard time touching him. My father never touched me, so it doesn't seem natural to me."
My advice? Learn. One touch at a time. Begin with one finger on the shoulder. Every time you touch, it will make the next one easier.
Article written by Dr. Gary Chapman. Based on the book, The Five Love Languages, by Dr. Gary Chapman. Published by Moody Publishers.
For a complete listing of Dr. Chapman's books and resources,click here.
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The Need for the Perfect Date
by Rick Pierce
A date together need not be a perfect experience.  I find that couples often get stalled out in their dating rituals because of the insecure idea that the date has to have gobs of meaning and emotional energy.
Sure you want to use the date to connect and find meaning in our relationship, but if in seeking perfection we sacrifice good, we've defeated ourselves.
Why not extend one another the grace to just be together without the pressure of severe expectations. I suggest that if you are frequent with "small" dates, you'll not feel so much pressure to make it such a grand experience. Whereas if you neglect this gathering together of yourselves...well, the pressure is back on.
Honor one another by dating often.
Rick Pierce is the Executive Director of MarriageVine Ministries. Find more about Rick here.
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