Musical cards

Guys - Mix it up

Remember that song that was playing the first time you kissed your wife? She does. Make a mix CD for her of some of the significant songs from throughout your relationship. Even better, record an intro to the music and queue it up in her CD player so when she gets in the car she has a special message from you and then a trip down memory lane.



Girls - Surprise greeting

Even manly men like to know how loved they are. Surprise him with a card in his truck. Use it to tell him how much you love him and how manly he is. It’ll help as he drives off to face the world each day. Bonus points if the card you choose is funny.



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Cooking up some ice cream

Guys - You don’t have to be the top chef

Give it a try anyway though. Now is your chance to really show your wife how much you love her. Plan out an entire meal for her. And then cook it. Every bit of it. Imagine her heart all a flutter as she sees you in the kitchen, toiling away. Candles and fresh flowers always make a nice touch. And you might make sure it’s something she likes to eat. Not every woman likes bacon wrapped in bacon with cheese and bacon bits on top.



Girls - Is this for him, or you?

Ice cream is always a hit…with both of you. Take your husband out and enjoy a quite dessert together. It’s a special time, so don’t skimp on the toppings. Just a few minutes, a few toppings and lots of relaxation. Bonus points if you try every ice cream flavor they have and make something manly out of the little spoons.



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The bacon cheeseburger picnic

Guys - Make Yogi Bear proud

Remember that walk you went on yesterday? Now let’s step it up a notch. No matter where you live, there is a park or lake nearby. Tell your wife you’re planning a special lunch date. Pack a picnic basket with all her favorites and hit the road. Make sure you’ve scouted out the location ahead of time. Something quiet and mildly romantic. Don’t forget the blanket.



Girls - Meat and cheese aren’t optional

Every man has a favorite meal. Tonight, plan out the perfect dinner for him. Fix his favorite meal and desert and surprise him. He’d even be ok if it’s a romantic, candle-light dinner Just so long as that dinner involves some sort of large, dead animal. Preferably smothered in cheese.



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Walking through a gun fight

Guys - Sometimes you don’t need the beach

What woman doesn’t like long walks on the beach with their hubby? A little secret for you, the beach is nice but it’s really the “walk with the hubby” part that they love. Imagine her surprise when you take her out for a romantic walk. Nothing big. Just walk hand in hand and talk to her. Even better, listen to her. A good time would be sunset and a good place would be somewhere you can pick flowers for her.



Girls - The higher the body count, the better

So your man just rented and watched the latest chick flick with you? Turn about is fair play. Go rent the dudiest of dude movies to watch with him. A little hint, use the “J Rule” when picking dude movies. If the hero’s name starts with a J, you are good to go. James Bond. Jack Bauer. John McClain. Jason Bourne. And remember, the higher the body count in the ensuing mayhem, the better. Also you can probably sneak in a good snuggle as you watch it.



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Girl gets guy, guy gets neck massage

Guys - Crying optional

Get on the internet and do a little research. What’s the latest chick flick release? Go rent it and surprise your wife by actually watching it with her. It also helps to not roll your eyes when any of the following happen. Guy meets girl. Girl falls for guy. Girl and guy seem happy. Girl finds out secret about guy and angrily leaves. Guy wins girl back just before the wedding scene followed by the closing credits. It’s about enjoying a movie with your wife. Remember that. Crying is optional.



Girls -  A long day’s work

There’s nothing (well, almost nothing) your husband would like better after a long day’s work than a relaxing neck message. Just sit together and gently massage his neck. It’s also nice to let him vent about the man in the next cubicle with the annoying habits or the boss and work who is inevitably incompetent. This decompression cycle will make the rest of the night much more relaxing for both of you.



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Notes and games

Guys - The art of the note

Buy a pack of Post-it Notes, write romantic notes and leave them around the house for your wife randomly. One a day. Several a day. It’s the thought that counts.
 


Girls - The art of the game

Spend some time playing your husband’s favorite video game with him. Win, lose. It doesn’t really matter. He will think you are the most amazing woman ever. He will also tell all your friends how awesome you are.



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