The Love Your Spouse Well week #5 challenge: affection

When I first got married I didn’t really value affection as a means to express love.  I grew up in a loving home, but we were more likely to use words, time or service to express it to each other.  But I noticed that people in my spouse’s family were more likely to hug or put a hand on each other’s shoulder that I was.  I realized this was probably going to be an area I was going to need to grow in.

Over the years I’ve realized that in the tough moments when we don’t really know what to say, an embrace or holding hands says a lot.  It’s a way to communicate unconditional love, and to say, “I’ve got your back; I’m here for you.” 

The challenge of the week this week:  Show affection* toward your spouse in a way that will make them feel loved.

*We encourage you to check out Gary Chapman's book, The 5 Love Languages, the origin of the Love Languages concept.