We forget to be playful
“I really am grateful for this program and the challenge, sometimes after several years things get routine enough we forget to be playful, so this has been a great experience!”
This was a brand new technique for us
“… and learning about bending the elbow was really helpful. As runners, this glute release is amazing. It was relaxing to be lying down for this playtime massage.”
Embarrassed to say we skipped
“… we skipped the ankles because my husband hates having his feet touched lol. But after reading all the positive testimonials in the email I’m tempted to try it on him anyway! “
I love playtime because it is brief, no prep and…
“It is awesome, I love playtime because it is brief, no prep and even if I dont do it, I fantasize about it. And I love the planning related and self introspection type of questions you ask here.”
Had crippling migraine and the massage helped
“Timing for this one was great- had crippling migraine and the massage helped immensely. It was lovely to feel kindness in his hands.”
We have what we call “Massage Monday”
I deliberately implemented this so that we would associate Monday (which tends to be dreaded by most people!) with something to look forward to. This works! My husband almost always remembers that a massage is coming that evening, and no matter how difficult the day is, it gives us a chance to connect and work out some of the stresses of the day. Associating it with a particular day of the week helps us to not forget it. “
I love making time to be intentional
“I love making time to be intentional with this and how it’s making us feel more connected throughout the week even if we only have time for short ones.”
I really like this bc it makes it bite size
“I just want to say I really like this bc it makes it bite size so we actually do some of the massage techniques vs collecting dust. “
I felt fearful for no reason
“… for no reason at all, last night, so it was good to lean into something safe and caring. Didn’t count on it, but anxiety definitely dissipated somewhat during the massage, and meanwhile my spouse seemed happier and more at ease afterward.”
Because we haven’t done any massaging in years
“Because we haven’t done any massaging in, unfortunately, years, we decided to do the hand massage and were quite focused on the video. We both enjoyed it. It felt good to finally be touched.”
Did it to make each other feel more relaxed
“… and help with knots (pain relief). It’s the first time in a long time that we massaged. We have good intentions but life gets in the way. Look forward to more. It was a little bit, but a great start. It was really nice to just make each other feel good and connected in a non-sexual manner.”
We didn’t just try the 90 sec massage
“1. We didn’t just try the 90 sec massage. We made it out own by adding previous massage moves that we have learned, and it was so relaxing. We did a short, fully-body massage, and it felt sooooo good. 2. We connected through communication. I wasn’t the best when I tried the press and hold, so my husband walked me through what felt good and frequently gave comments to help me find the right spots. I felt like I was doing what felt good for him. “
I got lots of mmmmms from him
“… and even “I feel so relaxed now” and “I feel like I could just melt.” He visibly relaxed.”
Each time we stop the world and make this intentional effort
“There will be long term “closeness” benefits, I am sure. I learn each time we stop the world and make this intentional effort. I love learning this skill and intend to keep learning now that we have traction, Thank you!”
This wasn’t a spicy week for us
“… mainly because we were exhausted! But still finding the time to massage one another made such a huge difference in our attitudes and the way we treated one another.”
This was the third weekend in a row
“… where my wife was away for most of the weekend, so having these challenges have really helped me to be intentional about making reconnecting a priority.
The highlight of the massage
“… was being able to let go and just enjoy my partners hands. The glutes massage was soo amazing. I work from home sitting for at least 6-7 hours weekdays. I never realized how tight I am in my hips and gluttes. My body felt amazing after the massage. I can’t wait to get my gluttes massagers again. ”
Because of your warning
“Because of your warning that this one could really hurt, talking and checking in with my partner was important. My partner was super appreciative that I used your explanation of the technique so they better understand what I was going to try. I believe knowing the expectation help us go a little stronger and deeper with a little more discomfort but a great massage.”
A fun chat that hasn’t come up before in 10 yrs of marriage!
“As I was trying to get the pressure right and then hold until the release. We had a fun chat that hasn’t come up before in 10 yrs of marriage!
It’s good to connect and make time for this
“… my husband now has taken to asking “oh is this the new stroke this week?”
It was great to reconnect physically
“… after a busy weekend apart from each other. I’m always game to focus on that booty! The fact that I can do that and help bring her comfort is just a win-win all around.”
Even if we haven’t gotten to the week’s class
“… I really appreciate all you do. I look forward to what you’re working on and how it’ll make it easier to bring up all the material. Thank you so much!”
I love the accountability, it really helps.
“I love the accountability, it really helps. Were on a family vacation and I wasn’t sure what might happen this weekend. But just watching the video and knowing I needed to check in helped me make some time for each other and added a nice little bonus to the trip. “
I’d love for you to do that again!
“The Sunday Motivational Reminder was great! I’d love for you to do that again!”
