There are a lot of ways to send your spouse a
message without saying anything at all — and
kissing is probably one of the best ways!
Kissing is an incredibly effective (not to
mention romantic) form of nonverbal
communication. It’s important to kiss your
spouse every day, multiple times a day. Don’t
ever let a day go by without kissing the love of
your life!

Show your sweetheart how you really feel with
one of these five distinct mouth-to-mouth
messages.

The peck


The peck is quick, easy and short. It lasts
under two seconds, and it’s an effective way
to say, “Good morning, sunshine!” or “Have a
great day at work!” Get in the habit of giving
your honey a peck before you go to bed at
night and when you wake up in the morning.
Make sure you always share a peck before
heading out the door to work. The peck is one
of the simplest ways to share physical
affection at times when it’s not realistic to
share more. The peck says, “I’m thinking about
you, and I care about you.” It can also be a
great way to smooth over a tough
conversation.


The b*tterfly kiss


The b*tterfly kiss is when you flutter your
eyelashes on your sweetheart’s cheek, just
below the eye. It’s a little nuzzle that says
you’re feeling cuddly and want some attention.
It works great if you’re lucky enough to have
long eyelashes; otherwise, you might want to
try something else. Moving on.


The side kiss


Similar to the peck, the side kiss is a short
kiss that’s useful in public. When you’re
standing beside your spouse, holding hands in
the grocery store, lean in and steal a side kiss.
It’s brief, but it’s meaningful. It’s the kissing
equivalent of a wink. It says, “I like having you
by my side.” The side kiss sends a clear
message to others that the hottie standing
next to you is taken. Don’t be ashamed to
share the side kiss in public from time to time
— especially in front of your children. That
shared moment is too sweet for the world not
to “oooh” and “ahhh” over.


The smooch


Ah, the smooch. You know what this one looks
like. On the spectrum of kissing, this one is
somewhere between a peck and a “grab-both-
sides-of-your-face-and-pull-you-in” kiss. The
smooch usually lasts about 5-10 seconds. It’s
a kiss that holds on a little longer. The smooch
is often used at airports when couples say
goodbye — or in cheesy films like High School
Musical. Sure, it’s a little over-the-top, but
admit it. It’s super fun and quite romantic.
Next time you are reunited with your spouse,
offer a huge smooch and whisper something
sweet. It’ll be a hit.


The 30-second kiss


When it comes to nurturing your marriage, this
kiss is the most important. This is an “I never
want to let go” kind of kiss. An “I want to keep
kissing you” kind of kiss. You should share at
least one 30-second kiss (or longer) with your
spouse each day.
When is the best time for this kind of kiss?
ANYTIME. But it really works its magic when
it’s the first thing you do after being apart
during the day. The message sent by the 30-
second kiss is loud and clear: “I really love
you. More than anything or anyone else. I love
you to the moon and back — to the end of
forever.”
If it’s been awhile since you last shared this
pa$$ionate kiss, go do it. Now. The 30-second
kiss is pure magic that will nurture your
marriage. It causes all kinds of chemical and
physical reactions that will leave you and your
spouse craving more of each other (which is
always a plus).
The bottom line here? Kissing is awesome.
And it’s super important in keeping love alive
in your marriage. So, go kiss your spouse.
Seriously. It’s one of the sweetest, truest and
most effective ways to say, “I love you!”

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