"This book is also available in gift book format as 75 things to improve your marriage without your spouse knowing it"--T.p. verso Includes bibliographical references
Contents:
Fill up the gas tank Change their watch battery Put their favorite magazine in the bathroom Offer to bring them something Remember their parents' birthdays Leave the light on if they are late Get an oil change for the car Light the fireplace Let them know what you want for special occasions Change the lightbulbs Hand them a warm towel after a shower Put some extra money in their pocket (or purse) Do something you don't want to do Give them the remote Iron their clothes Plan and book a vacation Send them a card for no reason Fix their favorite meal Make hot chocolate with marshmallows (or whipped cream) Buy special beer Prepare coq au vin Dine at a fancy restaurant Make mimosas for Sunday brunch Clean the grill Serve hors d'oeuvres (appetizers) Eat on the deck or patio Put out the fancy dishes Celebrate their birthday Mist the bed with a scented spray Say "I love you" at least once every day Touch them while they are driving Spoon in bed Play footsie under the table Rub your partner's back without being asked Let your spouse pick out your perfume or cologne Do long hugs Give your partner a foot massage Hold hands at the movies Wear something provocative Do unexpected sexual favors Learn how to pole dance Join your spouse in the shower Play games they like to play Surprise them with a water balloon Buy tickets to their favorite rock group Dance in the living room Laugh at their jokes Tickle them Hug them from behind when they are doing something Shut up and listen Buy them a pet Start a daily ritual Tape their favorite TV program Ask them questions about things they are interested in Get along with their relatives (even if you don't) Compliment them in public Accept compliments Say "please" and "thank you" Forget mistakes Reserve a hotel room when you visit the in-laws Give heavy doses of encouragement Do one of your spouse's chores Leave them notes Plan a "good news" celebration Listen to their dreams Ban "always" and "never" from your vocabulary Say, "I have confidence in you," and say it often Text them during the day with little messages Take a yoga class Apologize, even if you did nothing wrong Accept apologies Display their diplomas and awards Tell them "I agree" Mention how nice your spouse looks Have an attitude of gratitude
