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    How do I make my wife feel loved?
    Klare Heston, LCSW
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    Klare Heston is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Cleveland, Ohio. With experience in academic counseling and clinical supervision, Klare received her Master of Social Work from the Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983. She also holds a 2-Year Post-Graduate Certificate from the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, as well as certification in Family Therapy, Supervision, Mediation, and Trauma Recovery and Treatment (EMDR).
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    It is important to regularly express your love and caring through acts and actual words. Try building in "I love you" into your daily conversations. You may be surprised how far this can go!
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    How can I show love to my wife?
    Klare Heston, LCSW
    Licensed Social Worker
    Klare Heston is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Cleveland, Ohio. With experience in academic counseling and clinical supervision, Klare received her Master of Social Work from the Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983. She also holds a 2-Year Post-Graduate Certificate from the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, as well as certification in Family Therapy, Supervision, Mediation, and Trauma Recovery and Treatment (EMDR).
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    You can show love by doing small things for her. For instance, take a chore off of her to-do list. Take the time to ask her about her day. Show physical affection even in small ways, like a touch of her cheek, a quick kiss in the middle of an activity, or a back rub when she is tired (if she likes that).
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    How can I show love and respect to my wife?
    Klare Heston, LCSW
    Licensed Social Worker
    Klare Heston is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Cleveland, Ohio. With experience in academic counseling and clinical supervision, Klare received her Master of Social Work from the Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983. She also holds a 2-Year Post-Graduate Certificate from the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, as well as certification in Family Therapy, Supervision, Mediation, and Trauma Recovery and Treatment (EMDR).
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    Respect comes across in your priorities and your actions. It has to do with valuing her as a person in the context of her life and her needs, and not only thinking about your own needs. Love is often more physical, such as demonstrating tenderness, touching her affectionately, and making eye contact. Both respect and love are important in a solid relationship.
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    How can you be more affectionate?
    Klare Heston, LCSW
    Licensed Social Worker
    Klare Heston is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Cleveland, Ohio. With experience in academic counseling and clinical supervision, Klare received her Master of Social Work from the Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983. She also holds a 2-Year Post-Graduate Certificate from the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, as well as certification in Family Therapy, Supervision, Mediation, and Trauma Recovery and Treatment (EMDR).
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    This varies from person to person. You might be affectionate naturally, or you may have to work at it. Make a note to stop and hug your partner when you leave the house and do it again when you return. There is nothing wrong with even setting a small alert on your phone to remind yourself. You are still a loving person.
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