Secret # 5

Always kiss each other good night AND good morning. Even if it's over the phone due to one or the other being not being able to be there in person.

I have these 2 signs hanging in our bedroom as reminders, although I don't believe we need the nudge!

All too often we get so busy in our daily routines and demands that it is too easy to forget the most important things that we really need to reinforce...our love for each other.

Make it a wonderful habit......

Secret # 4

Always bring your mate coffee in the morning and their favorite beverage in the evening.

This is one of those little things that we alternately do for each other. It's not even anything that we consciously think about...medrely one of those thoughtful things that seem to convey the fact that you consider the other's needs and satisfaction as important as yours.

It is not a subservient action and because it is never taken for granted it just seems natural.

The fact that it is yet one more opportunity to share time and simple pleasures is simply a bonus!

...about those loves notes! (Secret #1)

Oh Lini, those lovenotes. They totally made me laugh! Why, you ask? I can guarantee you that if I come home and there's a yellow post-it on a kitchen cabinet, it doesn't say "I love you sweetie pie", but rather "on a SWAT call" or "did you pick up toilet paper?".

Does this mean I feel less loved than Lini?

Well, at times, YES. And those are the times when I'm being really unfair to the Husband. Some men are demonstrative in their love, some are more of the "well, I'm married to you" variety. And while I'm sure we'd all love the former, the latter is ok too! We just have to change our Cinderella story to match our reality, not the world's.

But I did give a not-too-subtle hint to the Husband about the notes. Let's see if I have any luck. :)

How about the rest of you? Love notes? No loves notes? How do YOU know he loves you?

Do tell...

Secret # 3 but probably should be # 1

Don't stop shaving your legs in the winter......more to come....


OK,sorry I've been away from the blog.

My take on this is simple. Often after being with someone for a period of time we get very comfortable with the status quo and stop doing the simple things that make a difference. Now for me that is my husband taking the time to shave his face everyday to reduce the risk of "stubble burn" when we kiss (yes,we still do that!) I assume that for him, shaving my legs has the same desirable effect! That's not to say that we can't relax and be ourselves..just try not to lose the glow!