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When you hug your spouse you immediately give them the benefit of boosting their oxytocin levels. The oxytocin levels are responsible for how a person feels. So a simple hug can reduce the feelings of loneliness, isolation and anger for your spouse.

When you hug for several moments you can lift their levels of serotonin. This can improve your spouse’s mood.

A hug between you and your spouse can reduce blood pressure and stress. When you can help your spouse release their stress it can make a marriage stronger.

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When you hug there is an easy pressure that is placed on the sternum which creates an emotional charge activating the Solar Plexus Chakra, stimulating the thymus gland, which takes care of body’s production of the white blood cells and those keep a person free from disease and healthy.

When you hug your spouse daily the non-verbal physical contact will help them sleep better. Better sleep leads to an array of benefits for your spouse. Studies have shown that a hug lowers stress, which means better sleep.

Hugging can lead to kisses and kissing may lead to more intimate moments. A hug a day can improve the intimacy in your marriage. It can even lead to a more vibrant sex life.

You should hug your spouse each and every day as an act of showing your love to them. Giving a hug is one of the simplest way to show your love. Anytime, anywhere a hug can is a healthy reminder to your spouse of why you love them so much.

Source One Extraordinary Marriage