When it comes to romance, it's all good news for most of the couples who took the Eons sex survey. Want to feel the love even more? Then talk, listen, cuddle and laugh together!
Here are five essentials for intimacy:
1. Talk and express appreciation. You said what makes you feel closer to your partner was "when my partner expresses appreciation for who I am." Want to supercharge your connection to each other? Spend time doing something together, talk and listen to each other, or give your partner a compliment for something she or he does.
2. Take better care of your body. Your partner wants you healthy and sexy. Eons longevity research says that men, in particular, need to be more diligent about good health habits. That means, see your health care provider once a year, stop smoking if you are, and pay attention to your diet, and exercise regularly.
3. Have fun and laugh together. About 85% of respondents are having fun together and over 50% of them do that every day! Make fun an important item on your daily agenda. Get in touch with your sense of humor and use it often. Non-sexual play and togetherness is a major inspiration for sexual intimacy.
4. Relive your first moments together. Even after years together, many boomers feel closer to their partners now than they did early in their relationship. But for many of us, the sex was best in the beginning, before the kids came along. With a little imagination and planning, you and your partner can recapture some of the magic of those early years.
5. Show more non-sexual affection. You said, "take me on a date, or surprise me with a gift, cards or flowers for no occasion." There are lots of ideas where those came from - do chores around the house, call and check in or send sexy emails during the day. They all build up to some heat between the sheets.
Join the discussion: What advice do you have to offer?
