If we never laugh and play with our spouse, emotional connection and intimacy fade. When a love affair grows stale, that is the time to let go of what's not working and to create something new together. And as a relationship transitions through several love affairs, intimacy can become more and more playful.
Play strengthens marriage at the most vulnerable time because it takes us back to what we once knew how to do together. It helps us navigate the complexities of our circumstances with less tension and it provides a sense of nostalgia that binds us to our past and gives us hope for the future.
Couples that will look carefully at how they spend their leisure time together are bound to feel more satisfied in their marriages. Remember, a lot of things can be recreational. Whatever activities works for you and your spouse should be considered. Some can be work-like and others can be fun and playful. What activities you choose are not as important as just spending time together.
This book teaches us how to open up, truly listen, and create the playfully loving life we long for together.