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More Than Kissing
So, when was the last time you really enjoy “kissing” your spouse? Not just one of those “fraction-of-a-second” while running out the front door kind. Hopefully you still share moments of getting close and personal. And long enough to be able to catch whatever your life partner has to share. Marriage is a great place to enjoy “kissing” the person of your dreams, for the rest of your life.
[Part 1 – Topic]
Likely you and your sweetheart have enjoyed the affectionate art of “kissing”. This really should never stop, just because you two love birds have “tied-the-knot”. You should feel motivated to lovingly kiss that incredible individual who decided to invest the rest of life together with you.
Maybe you remember back when you first met. Kissing probably started on the “cheek” (symbolic of true friendship for many). Hopefully the dating process transitioned you toward aiming for the “mouth”. This really should help to motivate you with keeping your mouth clean and fresh and “kiss-friendly”. Maybe now is the time to cut back on the wasabi and garlic.
Especially after marriage, kissing should now be the norm, considered common practice, right? Two people truly in love should feel the need to get close enough to strategically “share” one another’s germs. Maybe not as often during cold or flu season, but that is entirely up to you.
[Part 2 – Problem]
Perhaps those “marital” kisses are maybe only shared while heading out the door. You know, one of those really “quickies” where you do not even remember it ten minutes later. Of course, this is a great way to say “see you later” when heading to work. Hopefully this is not the “only” form of kissing you two participate in.
Maybe you two love birds have lost interest in “sharing” each other’s germs. Yuck! Gross! Well, maybe some couples are not meant to enjoy one of those incredibly “passionate” (more than a few seconds) times of “lip-locking”.
What about chronic “bad breath”? Should you feel the need to show your true devotion during that “moment” which feels like “years”? And how long is a person really supposed to be able to hold their breath anyway?
[Part 3 – Solution]
Remember, those “quick” kisses are always a great starting point. If time allows in both of your schedules, you may extend your experience to several minutes or even longer. Likely both of you will have one day “off” from work to share your affection (without feeling so tired or distracted).
You will probably be much happier in your marriage if you both enjoy those moments of affection. Even when those “breath mints” and “breath spray” no longer seem to work. Please enjoy sharing your germs together, and feel free to come up for air whenever you must.
Lastly, be open to the idea of “scheduling” some quality, alone time for “face-sucking”. Please feel free to share some additional experiences together as well. Kissing can be enjoyed while watching a movie, taking a walk, or whatever you two love birds enjoy most.
From one who forever remains…
“Under the Shadow of the Almighty” (Psalm 91:1),
Shawn Episcopo
Christian Community for Married Men and Women — (Knights) & (Damsels)