Marriage makeover
Subtitle: simple ways to revitalize your relationship--without your spouse even knowing
By: Barbara Bartlein
Publisher: Turner Pub. Company
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781596528291
Subjects: Married people; Man-woman relationships; Marriage; Psychology
Notes: Rev. ed. of:  75 things to improve your marriage without your spouse knowing it.

Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Fill up the gas tank; title: Change their watch battery; title: Put their favorite magazine in the bathroom; title: Offer to bring them something; title: Remember their parents' birthdays; title: Leave the light on if they are late; title: Get an oil change for the car; title: Light the fireplace; title: Let them know what you want for special occasions; title: Change the lightbulbs; title: Hand them a warm towel after a shower; title: Put some extra money in their pocket (or purse); title: Do something you don't want to do; title: Give them the remote; title: Iron their clothes; title: Plan and book a vacation; title: Send them a card for no reason; title: Fix their favorite meal; title: Make hot chocolate with marshmallows (or whipped cream); title: Buy special beer; title: Prepare coq au vin; title: Dine at a fancy restaurant; title: Make mimosas for Sunday brunch; title: Clean the grill; title: Serve hors d'oeuvres (appetizers); title: Eat on the deck or patio; title: Put out the fancy dishes; title: Celebrate their birthday; title: Mist the bed with a scented spray; title: Say "I love you" at least once every day; title: Touch them while they are driving; title: Spoon in bed; title: Play footsie under the table; title: Rub your partner's back without being asked; title: Let your spouse pick out your perfume or cologne; title: Do long hugs; title: Give your partner a foot massage; title: Hold hands at the movies; title: Wear something provocative; title: Do unexpected sexual favors; title: Learn how to pole dance; title: Join your spouse in the shower; title: Play games they like to play; title: Surprise them with a water balloon; title: Buy tickets to their favorite rock group; title: Dance in the living room; title: Laugh at their jokes; title: Tickle them; title: Hug them from behind when they are doing something; title: Shut up and listen; title: Buy them a pet; title: Start a daily ritual; title: Tape their favorite TV program; title: Ask them questions about things they are interested in; title: Get along with their relatives (even if you don't); title: Compliment them in public; title: Accept compliments; title: Say "please" and "thank you"; title: Forget mistakes; title: Reserve a hotel room when you visit the in-laws; title: Give heavy doses of encouragement; title: Do one of your spouse's chores; title: Leave them notes; title: Plan a "good news" celebration; title: Listen to their dreams; title: Ban "always" and "never" from your vocabulary; title: Say, "I have confidence in you," and say it often; title: Text them during the day with little messages; title: Take a yoga class; title: Apologize, even if you did nothing wrong; title: Accept apologies; title: Display their diplomas and awards; title: Tell them "I agree"; title: Mention how nice your spouse looks; title: Have an attitude of gratitude.