Want to improve your relationship? Look into your partner's Eyes.

Have you noticed how uncomfortable it can feel looking directly into someone's eyes? This is particularly true when we look at a stranger. It also feels quite uncomfortable to have someone look us directly in the eye. This is because eye-gazing is quite a powerful behaviour. If you notice people who are newly in love you will see that they do quite a bit of eye-gazing. Eye gazing performs a 'bonding' function and increases intimacy between two people. Research suggests that you can actually influence the direction of your relationship by incorporating some eye-gazing into it. Sit opposite your partner for 4 minutes, holding hands, and gaze into each other's eyes. Psychology suggests that doing this will increase feelings of warmth, trust and affection in the relationship.