7 ways to show your spouse you care

7 ways to show your spouse you care

 

1. Take interest in the things they are interested in and actually talk to them about it.  My boyfriend LOVES football and hockey.  Let me rephrase that, my boyfriend is OBSESSED with football and hockey.  So in order to have connection with him, I read a few articles on NHL and NFL.com daily so that I can discuss the current issues with him.

 

2. Be physical.  Actually touch him/her.  Whether its a kiss on the cheek when they are cooking in the kitchen or a booty grab in the shower, give your partner physical attention.

3. Verbally praise your partner. Praise them at home and with others.  If they did the dishes without you saying anything. Tell them thank you and how much it means to you. It really is the little things that matter most. 

 

4. Spend time together.  Time is more valuable than money.  Especially when you are just starting a life together, your time is your most valuable commodity.  By spend time together,I mean do things together, not sit in the same room and text other people or play on your computers.  Do something together.  Anything can be fun if done in the right mindset and with the right person.  David and I do laundry together and honestly we make it fun. Sometimes the folding takes a little longer than it should, but we have fun doing it. 

 

5. Put down your cell phone/work email.  Put all of your technology away. Focus your attention on your partner.  Ask about their day. Ask how their projects are going at work. See how they are feeling.  For goodness sakes act like you care.  If you give it, they will give it back.  

 

6.  Get them an unexpected gift.  David brought me home a candy bar the other day and I almost cried.  It was so sweet and unexpected. I had a rough day and a silly little candy bar and a kiss made it a little better. 

 

7. Plan a home date.  As great as going out dates are...I'm a big fan of home dates.   It helps that both David and I are very good cooks.  We don't see the point of spending money on drinks,food, and entertainment that we can provide for ourselves at home.  A typical home date for us includes dinner and wine, a movie or tv show marathon where we plug in our surround sound, popcorn, and dessert.   It also involves snuggles with our bulldog.  He gets really cranky when he is left out of the attention.

 

Here are some other suggestions from Le Love.

 

Going into the weekend is the perfect time to put a little bit extra into your relationship as hopefully you have more time together.

 

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