Day Two:
Today, declare a personal moratorium on criticism. Pay attention to the
number of negative thoughts you have about the actions of your spouse. How critical are
you? How does being critical make you feel? Even when we don't give voice to our
criticism, it drains our energy and keeps us focused on negative thoughts.Day Three:
Call, email, or write your mother-in-law (or send a simple bouquet of
flowers). Let her know how grateful you are for her child.
Day Four:
Spoon.
Day Five:
Reflect on your first date with your mate, writing down as many
details as you can remember. Now make plans to recreate it.
Day Six:
Spend tonight in your guest room. Pretend that you and your
spouse are on a romantic vacation in a distant port.
Day Seven:
What's your spouse's favorite cookie? Bake a batch.
Day Eight:
T ape-record a love message--sexy or sentimental--on a cassette
tape. Put it in your spouse's car with a Post-it note that says "Play Me."
Day Nine:
Declare today a Forgiveness Day. Are you holding a grudge,
however deep, about something your mate has done or said? Get to the bottom of it today.
Then work on letting it go.
Day Ten:
Assess your listening skills with your spouse. Just for today,
slow down and try not to interrupt.
Day Eleven:
Write a note and stash it where you know your spouse will find it some
time throughout the day. This can be as simple as a lipstick kiss on a folded napkin or as
elaborate as an original poem. (For a special touch, fold a Hershey's kiss inside.)
Day Twelve:
Leave a sexy voice message on your mate's voicemail.
Day Thirteen:
Trying to control your spouse can lead to feelings of resentment
and disempowerment. Today, reflect on situations that make you want to control or
manipulate. Then work on letting go.
Day Thirteen
List all the reasons you love your mate. For 15 minutes, just let
your pen move. Don't stop to think too hard about the task. Just write. Then present your
list.
Day Fourteen:
Ask the kids to write down a few of the things they love about
your parenting partner. Encourage them to be as specific as possible. Write them
down on slips of paper, put them in an envelope and place it on your spouse's dashboard
for a heartwarming surprise.
Now spend some time creating your own 15-minute romantic gifts
for one another.
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Susie Cortright is the founder of two "just for you"
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