A lingering look from a loved one triggers feelings of love and happiness. So if your marriage needs a spark, try gazing deeply into your spouse's eyes.
Eye contact is powerful. Besides being romantic, studies show that looking into your spouse’s eyes during a conversation obliges them to pay attention; they’ll remember more details, too.
The Science Behind Eye
Contact…
When you make eye contact with your loved one, the body releases oxytocin, otherwise known as the “love hormone.”
It’s the same hormone that is released when you hug, hold hands or engage in any other intimate activity with someone with whom you are emotionally
connected.
Kinds of Eye Contact . . .
Peeking – Is the type of eye contact you make when flirting with someone. You stare at them until they catch you and then you quickly look away. This quick glance may be accompanied by a smile to make it less awkward.
Side to side
eye contact – Staring is intimidating and far from romantic.You can avoid staring at your loved one by shifting your gaze from one eye to the other every 2 seconds or so. This keeps your eyes moving and eliminates the uncomfortable feeling of a stare.
Triangular gaze – This gaze is especially appropriate
for married couples. It involves shifting your gaze between the left eye, right eye and lips creating a “triangle”. It's a flirtatious way of expressing interest in a kiss.
Extended gaze– This gaze is great for expressing
attraction towards your partner. It involves looking deeply into your loved one’s eyes for prolonged periods of time, and can be used as an invitation for conversation.
But If You Are Shy . . .
Some people have a hard time making eye contact because it makes them feel vulnerable.
If you’re shy, here's a trick for overcoming shyness.
Instead of looking directly into your partner’s eyes, try looking between their eyes. It’ll seem as if you’re making eye contact but you’ll feel less vulnerable.
Making eye contact with your partner is deeply romantic and can help rekindle the fires of intimacy. If you don’t already do it, try gazing deeply into your partner's eyes for four or five seconds at least once this week.
Until next week, this is Mike Tucker and I want YOU to be mad about marriage!
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