“Inspiration to Chew On”
- Make sure you say “I Love You” at least once each day to your spouse.
- Write unexpected love notes. Suggestions on Where to Leave Love Notes
- When your spouse asks for a favor, consider saying “as you wish.”
- Give your mate an unexpected hug, a surprisingly romantic kiss, or a teasing tickle often.
- Be spontaneous and surprising with winking at each other, whisking your spouse away for an unexpected weekend alone, star-gazing together, taking a walk in the rain with one another.
- Share memories by looking at old photographs and talking about memories you share together.
- Schedule a day to just be leisurely together.
- Listen.
- Share why you love your spouse.
- Give the gift of your time by doing chores for your spouse that your spouse doesn’t like to do, such as folding the clothes, running an errand, washing the car, etc.
- Don’t forget anniversaries and birthdays.
- Smile.
- Blow a kiss from across the room.
- Serve breakfast in bed. Video: How to Make Breakfast in Bed
- Dance with your spouse in your own living room.
- Hold hands.
- Plan and cook a meal together.
-By Sheri & Bob Stritof, About.com Guide
