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Valentine's Day is a one date event. Showing your partner that you care is on-going. Here are some small ideas from Diane Gottsman that will make your love soar. - Carolyn
- Hold hands: locked hands, fingers intertwined, while sitting across the table or walking side by side.
- Look her in the eyes and gently kiss her on the forehead: a simple sign of subtle passion, adoration or simple affection.
- Smile when he walks through the door: rather than asking, "Do you know what time it is?" or, "Did you pick up the dry cleaning", try a smile and a six second hug instead.
- Pour her a glass of wine and don't let her in the kitchen until dinner is served: Come home early and surprise your wife with her favorite meal.
- Pay attention to special holidays and anniversaries: don't assume he won't want a present or special card. Just because he always says, "I don't need anything" doesn't mean he doesn't deserve a sweet present from the one he loves.
- Sit next to her, without complaining, while she watches her favorite show: okay, you can read or play "Words with Friends," but the fact that you are next to her is a significant plus.
- Make a concerted effort to really listen: Nod and respond when she tells you about her day and the idiosyncrasies of her office mates whom you don't know. Ask questions and stay alert.
- Leave a love note on his car: make sure and sign your name!
- Bring her coffee (or juice) without being asked: every morning, forever, always and not just once.
- Sit with her in the emergency room when your son has an allergy attack: this is different than saying, "Do you want to go, or do you want me to go?" Do it together and share the pain.
- Paint her toes: you'll make a mess, but so what? A real man will do some pretty frilly stuff to show his wife that he loves her!
- Surprise her by filling her tank with gas and get her car washed without her knowledge.
- Offer her a back rub without "benefits:" remember that this time it's about her, not you!
- Warm the car up on a chilly day and have a "to go" cup with his favorite hot beverage waiting: buy him a special travel mug especially for the morning commute.
- Get the kids ready for school and cook or take them to breakfast so she can sleep in: bring back her favorite breakfast food.
- Have a tailgate party in the middle of your living room: serve his favorite foods and plan it around his favorite sporting event. Sit with him and laugh while he yells and curses at the television.
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