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What does it mean?
Small acts of service or affection can resolve tension or build intimacy.
In plain terms
Do small helpful things like massaging feet to show care.
What can you take from it?
Use simple physical gestures to smooth over friction.

Where it applies

  • couples
  • family
  • reconciliation

Putting it to work

  • perform acts of service
  • show care physically
  • diffuse anger

Questions to consider

  • What small act helps fix a tense relationship?
  • How do you show care physically?

Another view

Physical touch is not appropriate in all contexts or relationships.

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