Feel More Connected Today

Hey, I'm Vanessa. I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in sex therapy and a New York Times best selling author. And here are four simple things you can do to feel more connected to your partner. I'll give you a little two for one with the first tip, a six second kiss or a 30 second hug. Non sexual physical intimacy can be a game changer, especially when you're feeling disconnected. And research has shown that these two forms are especially effective. Do something new together. Our brains light up when we do new things and it creates that sense of closeness and bonding with our partner. And it doesn't need to be anything complicated either. Go to a new park or a new coffee shop that you've never been to. Phone Free Time let's be honest, our phones are addicting and distracting. You would be shocked by how big of a difference even 10 minutes of intentional phone free time can have. And finally, reminisce. Talk about some of your favorite memories together. Your first date, Your engagement. Your wedding. When life gets busy, it's so easy to forget about those special moments that helped us feel connected in the first place.