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• Method 1 of 3: Show more affection in a physical way
• Method 2 of 3: Show more affection in a verbal way
• Method 3 of 3: Develop habits to show your affection more

Affection is the expression of feelings of love. It is usually associated with love and long-term relationships because a stable amount of affection can allow people to be intimate with each other. Studies have shown that children who often receive affection in the form of hugs have a lower stress level than children who don't. Other studies show that couples who share physical affection experience more satisfaction in their relationship.

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Method 1 of 3: Show more affection in a physical way

1. Recognize that you sometimes feel uncomfortable caressing, holding, holding, or hugging others. Many people have difficulty touching others because of their personality or childhood. Talk to someone about it, write about it, or keep reminding yourself about it until it has become a habit for you to physically express your affection to others.
   • Talk about it with your partner. Improving communication can lead to a more affective and intimate relationship.
2. Schedule cuddle time with your kids or spouse. Not showing your affection may be due to time constraints, so schedule it. A night when you go out with your spouse, time to tell your children a story, and even watching TV can be combined with cuddling.
3. Hold hands. Whether it's your partner or children, holding hands is easy and acts as a cement for bonding. It may be the easiest way to show your affection for another physically.
4. Put physical contact on your list of health goals. Being in touch with your children and your partner can cause you to release oxytocin, the hugging hormone, which lowers your blood pressure. It can also help you control the stress hormone cortisol.
5. List ways in which you can show your affection in a physical way - in thoughts or on paper. Make it a goal to do them all, at different times during the week.
   • Although according to some articles it takes 21 days for a person to master a habit, it often depends on the person himself. Continue to repeat the points on the list for several months so that you learn to show your affection more towards others.
6. Try a massage. A back or neck massage is a great way to show someone your love. Your partner will likely enjoy it and give it back to you.

Method 2 of 3: Show more affection in a verbal way

1. Don't let text messages or emails replace your words of affection. Just give us a call to make contact, simply because it is more personal, even if it takes longer.
   • If you do have to use one of these means of communication, end with a sentence such as, I'm thinking about you or I miss you instead of something general.
2. Be aware that long distance relationships require more verbal affection. If possible, use Skype so that you can still have eye contact with each other and pick up physical signals from each other.
3. Compliment the other person every day. Compliments to children and husbands make them feel more fulfilled.
4. Greet your spouse or children when you come home after work. Stop what you're doing and connect so they know you care.
5. Think of pet names for your partner and children. A positive pet name shows that you have a special bond with them.
6. Take the time to thank you to say. Think about all the things the other person does for you or the ways in which the other makes your life more beautiful. Look the other person in the eye and express your appreciation in a few sentences.
7. Don't assume that I love you the only way to show affection is. If you never say it, you should start doing your best to make it part of your everyday vocabulary. Phrases like You are fantastic, and I'm so lucky to be with youare also good ways to show your affection.

Method 3 of 3: Develop habits to show your affection more

1. Immediately answer any affection the other person shows. Respond to signals by cuddling back, also giving compliments, saying I love you, someone to kiss his cheek, or to high fiven. Ignoring any doubts you may feel is important here.
2. Don't let a parent have the dear parent is and the other is the strict parent. Several decades ago, it was not so culturally important for fathers to show affection for their children; but now times have changed. The degree to which someone is affective also depends on habit and personality.
3. Make eye contact while cuddling, holding hands, or giving a compliment. Studies have shown that looking into the eyes of someone you love (even a pet) can increase levels of the hormone oxytocin.
4. If you don't feel the need to show your affection, don't be afraid to talk to a coach or therapist. Being in a relationship is also hard work; don't think it's weakness when a couple goes to couples counseling. If you feel affection but can't express it, one-on-one therapy may be more appropriate.
5. Set yourself big goals and small goals. Experts believe that you can form good habits by having big dreams about what you want your life to be like, such as being a more affectionate parent. Then you give yourself small goals, such as I spend 20 minutes every day talking intently with my children.