Setting aside time to sit down alone and write is an impossible luxury. But carving just 15 minutes every few days to jot down thoughts, frustrations and dreams offers unexpected rewards. Plus, when you read your entries later, you see your life from a fresh perspective. So, you think you know your spouse.
Most people are surprised that after many years of marriage their answers are off target.
Test your knowledge about your spouse's favorite things by spending an evening together creating flash cards. The cards are a gold mine of gift ideas for future thoughtful surprises. Sometimes, though, a variation on the typical social can elevate a good time to a great time. Here are some suggestions for theme parties that are bound to be big hits. Alone Parents need timeout from parental duties to keep the spark between husband and wife ablaze.