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intimate, special home-cooked meal by candlelight
with music playing and flowers on the table. Surprise your spouse with a framed picture of the
two of you in a setting that will bring back pleasant memories. Another option
is to frame a picture of your spouse that shows him or her in a flattering way
and let your partner know how much you love the photo. Keep it on your
nightstand, computer, dresser, or desk and let your spouse see you looking at
it admiringly. We talked about taking surprise getaways. Why don’t you take the initiative to plan a
surprise weekend outing? Call and make all the arrangements ahead of time. The outing doesn't have to be expensive or complex.
It might be as simple as planning a picnic at a nearby scenic spot. You might
prepare the surprise picnic lunch when your spouse is in the shower. Or you might make arrangements for a restaurant to
pack a gourmet lunch for the two of you that you could pick up on your way out
of town. Music that you and your spouse both like can set a
romantic tone. If you see a movie that you both enjoyed a lot, you might
consider buying the sound track as a surprise gift the following week. You
could also select a song that you both like and decide to make it "your
song." Or you could pick a song and tell your spouse that it reminds you
of him or her for some positive reason. Celebrate every occasion you can think of-the
anniversary of the day you met, when you became engaged, your marriage
anniversary, your birthdays, seeing the full moon, and anything else you can
come up with. You can toast with champagne (or non-alcoholic champagne) and perhaps have a celebration meal. But it can
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