Here are just a handful of them: Well, it may be something to try out. Sharing a kiss like this is not the same as just a peck on the lips. A six-second kiss is long enough to make your spouse feel like they’re wanted by you. It is not long enough to get all hot and bothered, but it acknowledges the attraction you both share—and could add some sexual charge that might make sex more likely to be on the table later in the day. Thank me later! Incorporating the small changes listed below slowly over time can lead to long-lasting results. You may already be doing some of these (which is great!), and others may be brand-new ideas. No matter where you find yourself, I am confident making and sticking to this collection of small shifts can change your relationship for the better. It’s like building a muscle: The more you do it, the stronger you become. As a relationship therapist in private practice at KW Couples Therapy, Jackson helps couples heal their relationship, prevent divorce, and keep families together while increasing sexual, physical, emotional, and spiritual intimacy. She has helped countless couples increase their intimacy, learn effective two-way communication, and heal after affairs.