When in the heat of the battle, always remember: a warm hug cools a slow burn. It may be better to temporarily put aside feelings of anger during misunderstandings and express your love in a silent, close embrace. Clearly affectionate communication is beneficial, but what happens when the expressed affection is not an authentic representation of your partner's feelings? “I Need a Hug!” It is at times like these, when tempers are flaring, words can not only fan the flames, … [Read more...]