We all have our own parameters in life. Every man has his own idea of what’s enough and what’s lacking such that most of the time, especially if a couple is not running on same wavelength, a person may find their partners as “too much” or “too little” while the other half may find the opposite of that in the said person. Seniors are not privy to that. No matter how mature we have become when it comes to love, we seniors still need to be touched and nurtured from time to time. But how would you know if you are indeed meeting the standards for being an affectionate lover? Below are some characteristics of an affectionate lover and simple actions to express your affection effectively:
• Kissing every time you see each other. Did you kiss your partner on your way out or perhaps when you got home? Kisses are not only good for your relationship but it does your health some good too since it triggers several psychological processes of your body which leads you to feel good about yourself. Kisses also suggest intimacy thus strengthening your bond as a couple.
• Hold his or hand—even in public. The strongest confession of love must be the desire to hold your partner all the time, oblivious to people around you. I myself find it touching if my partner suddenly and out of the blue covers my head to protect me from drizzle. The unconscious action which uncovers your partner’s true desires must be the best expression of affection.
• Snuggle whenever the opportunity strikes. Upon waking up, while watching TV or listening to music, after a hard day’s work or it’s cold outside and there’s nothing to do but snuggle. Snuggling is also good if you are looking for a way to distress so you must do it more often.
• Say “I love you” every single day. This is you affirming your partner that he or she is indeed loved. Very much. There’s no way around it, if you really love this person, there should be no problem for you to do this every single day. There’s no reason for you to be embarrassed as well.
• Snuggle when in bed—with or without sex. As long as you two sleep in one bed, there should be no “his and her side” of the bed. It is meant to be shared, and in order for you to get the full benefits of sharing a bed, you need to snuggle, and snuggle hard. Enough said.
