One of the most important, and most overlooked, interactions that any couple will experience takes place when they are parting (going to work, etc.) and reuniting (getting home from work, etc.). Many of us pass through this time with a simple "See you tonight!" or "I may be late!" and head out the door. Then, to add insult to injury, on returning it's "Hi, Honey. I'm home!", and grabbing the newspaper or a beer and hitting the TV.

Yeah! That's gonna make her feel loved!

How about this, instead?

When you're ready to leave, go to her, make eye contact, smile, give her a quick hug and kiss, then the "See you tonight". This simple act will set the tone of her feelings for you for the entire day. It lets her know that you are thinking about her, and that she is important to you! Then, when you return, do it again! Let her know that you are glad to be home, and that you're glad she's there.

I do not have the words to make you understand how powerful this is. I don't know a lot about women, but I do know that they are guided by emotion, where we guys run more on logic. Taking the few minutes required to say a proper "Goodbye" or "Hello" will reinforce powerful positive emotions in her, and that, my friend, can only be good for you!

Think back to when your relationship was young. Remember when you could just sit and chat for hours? And, about what? Anything and Everything, that's what!

Unfortunately, as relationships age, we tend to "sit and chat" less and less. More important things seem to demand all of our time. Kids, our job, mowing the lawn, the list is endless...

Don't allow this to happen! Find the time! At our house, it's when I get home from work. My Bride and I sit at the dining room table and share a glass of wine, and I tell her about the idiots at work and she tells me all about the moron at the grocery store. For you, perhaps it will be before going to bed, after the kids are asleep, or, maybe, first thing in the morning before they get up. It really doesn't matter when you talk, or, even what you talk about. And, we're not talking about a huge investment in time. A few minutes...a half hour...whatever. The benefit comes from doing it! It was fun when your relationship was young...so, why should now be any different?

A lifetime is a long time, and sharing laughter can make your lifetime trip together an extremely enjoyable ride. Learn to make her laugh, giggle, smile, whatever... Show her that you can be playful, and enjoy the times when she returns the favor. Make fun of the stupid stuff that happens every day (NOT OF HER, of course!), and your marriage will have less stress and more togetherness than ever.

Touch is a very powerful way to communicate affection and intimacy. It has a calming effect that is astonishing. I'm not talking about hugs and kisses here...just simple touching. Give her hand a squeeze while watching TV, or, perhaps a pat on the tush while she's cooking. Any act of touching is good. It lets her know you are thinking of her, and that goes directly to her emotional think tank.

Nothing is worse for any marriage than one partner feeling that they are being taken for granted. Unfortunatly, it's in the male nature to fall into the "expectation" mode, where you think your mate is just doing the things she is "supposed to do" for you and your family. This is very dangerous territory, my friend, and you must never let yourself fall into this mindset.

We're not talking about saying thanks for every little thing, here. But you must let her know that you appreciate all of the things she does. Tell her the house looks nice, and say thanks when she fixes you a meal. Simple things, really, but more important than we, as men, will ever know.

Michael Webb (No Relation) is a world-renowned author that is considered Oprah's "romance expert" and has appeared on her TV show many times to share his advice and tips on romance and marriage. He has also authored many best-selling ebooks on the subject of marriage & relationships, saving an untold number of marriages with his expert advice.

He continually points out that many relationships fail because we just "let them die on the vine". Over time, we tend to start taking our partners for granted, and this surely signals the beginning of the end...

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