[sherryk]

Touch is so important in a marriage. I know how difficult it can be for a mom as we feel we've been touched all day by our kids...however,

Little secrets for a great marriage:

Give foot massages (each sitting on opposite ends of the couch...great talk time unless someone falls asleep - usually my husband)

Give back massages in before going to sleep (at the same time facing eachother)

Make sure to kiss eachother goodbye before work and kiss eachother hello at the end of a work day!

Tease eachother...the kids love to see parents being affectionate with eachother (even if they say "gross."

Hugs,
sherryk

Is it just me, am I a freak, or is anyone else out there totally grossed out by kissing? I have a good relationship with my husband, we are very affectionate, sex is good, but I can't stand kissing him (I mean open-mouthed tongue kissing). We used to do it early on in the relationship, I used to do it with lots of guys when I was younger, but lately...the thought just disgusts me. I mean, not just my husband, but with anybody. The germs in their mouth, the plaque on their teeth, the food particles...Yuck! Is this normal or is it some kind of phobia? I don't think it's hurting our relationship but I'm not sure. He says he doesn't mind, he feels the same way, and we are very physically affectionate in other ways. What do you think?

[hprestonalexand]

I know you posted this back in March 2003, but I saw it and just had to respond. I thought I was the only person in the world who felt this way. I feel the same way, I used to kiss my husband pationately, everything else is great, but for the last few years I can't kiss him like that. He doesn't brush his teeth routinely. Oh, how funny, I can't believe I found someone else who thinks like I do. Take care!

[logansmom]

just wanted to say I feel the same way!!! I do not like someone's tongue in my mouth!!YUCK!!! I did it when I was younger, but now it just seems gross and immature. So if your weird I guess I am too!

[michellemartin]

I was just talking about this at work today. I have always thought kissing was gross. Eww the exchange of bodily fluids... My bf says that everytime we "get together" its like a ritual. We have to both have showered and brushed our teeth and be fully clean before anything can happen no matter what. It used to frustrate him to no end when he'd be "in the mood" and I'd be like "did you shower after work?" Now he knows just to hop in the shower before trying and his chances of success improve. I wonder how I even managed to get pregnant in the first place!?!