Massaging your partner may boost your relationship

Is your relationship in turmoil? Giving each other a massage can improve both your physical and mental well-being, as well as lead to relationship satisfaction.

Giving each other a massage may ensure relationship stability, as couples tend to operate as a pair when coping with stress. "Massage can be a simple and effective way for couples to improve their physical and mental well-being, whilst showing affection for one another," said Sayuri Naruse from Northumbria University in Britain.

Massage positively impacts the couples' both, giver and receiver well-being, perceived stress, coping abilities, as well as emotional well-being. "The benefits of receiving a massage from a professional are well documented, but a similar outcome can be obtained by couples with little prior training and experience of the activity," Naruse added.

"Massage is a cost effective and pleasant intervention, that isn't just for a therapeutic setting but can be easily incorporated into a healthy couple's daily routine," Naruse added.