Of all the words in the English dictionary, love is one of the most overused words. The phrase “I love you” is even more cliché in that it doesn’t carry the full weight of the meaning as much anymore. And while it is still important to say this to your partner it is even more important to show your loved one you mean it. Actions always speak louder than words especially when they are full of the tiny details that express so much. You should try to show this every day in some way, not just on holidays and anniversaries.

Here are 5 little ways to show your spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, partner or whoever that you really do love them!

1. Try to remember your first ever date, and on Valentines day or any other day you choose, try to recreate it. Try to remember what you wore, ate and did and try to get the date as close as possible. A nice touch is to call ahead to the restaurant and have some flowers and candles delivered and set up on the original table.
2. Get out a cookbook and cook them a romantic dinner, it does not have to be fancy, just from the heart. Setting the table with candles and flowers with some soft romantic background music will be a wonderful addition. Remember helping to clean up after will help keep the good mood alive!
3. Jewelry can be a very romantic gift, not just something expensive, something unique and meaningful can come across as so much more romantic than just something expensive.
4. Do your research online or at the library about the art of sensual massage and then put the learned knowledge to the test with special oils and soft music on your loved one.
5. One of my favorites is doing something with your partner that they enjoy and you don’t necessarily like, if he likes Sunday football, swallow your disdain, order some pizzas, get out some chips and prepare to spend the day cheering along with the game. This can mean so much to both a guy or a female, it is all about sacrifice.

These are just a few ways to show your love, digging deep and coming up with your own little ways can be so special and result in great rewards and romance!

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With Valentines day coming up and ‘love yourself week’ coming up before it, I thought now would be a perfect time to post some lovely love quotes. Feel free to share your favorites in the comments, I would love to hear more.

• “Self-love seems so often unrequited.” ~ Anthony Powell
• “Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.” ~ Veronica A. Shoffstall
• “If you must love your neighbor as yourself, it is at least as fair to love yourself as your neighbor.” ~ Nicholas de Chamfort
• “The way you treat yourself sets the standard for others.” ~ Sonya Friedman
• “You must love yourself before you love another. By accepting yourself and fully being what you are, your simple presence can make others happy.” ~ Author Unknown
• “Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” ~ Lucille Ball
• “Love yourself instead of abusing yourself.” ~ Karolina Kurkova
• “To love yourself right now, just as you are, is to give yourself heaven. Don’t wait until you die. If you wait, you die now. If you love, you live now.” ~ Alan Cohen
• “To tell the truth is to become beautiful, to begin to love yourself, value yourself. And that’s political, in its most profound way.” ~ June Jordan
• “Don’t forget to love yourself.” ~ Soren Kierkegaard
• “If you can learn to love yourself and all the flaws, you can love other people so much better. And that makes you so happy.” ~ Kristin Chenoweth
• “You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” ~ Buddha
• “Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
• “It ain’t what they call you, it’s what you answer to.” ~W.C. Fields

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Most people don’t ever intend to have an extramarital affair. In fact, most who have, say they consider having an affair is against their values.

So, how do so many good people end up having affairs and shattering their marriages? Well, mostly it is because they do not know the pitfalls and danger signs.

Danger #1 – Getting too chummy with a coworker.

Tip #1 – Keep conversations at the water cooler and else where casual and do not get personal. Once personal information is shared you are developing intimacy with someone other than your spouse. Most affairs do not start out with the married partner intending to have an affair, they end up as a result of a slipper slope.

Danger #2 – Talking about your spouse or your marital problems with members of the other gender.
Tip #2– Whether you are experiencing minor frustrations with your spouse or you believe your marriage is in big trouble, talk with someone who could not possibly turn into a threat to your relationship down the line. Avoid any intimacies (sharing personal information) with a potential partner.

Danger #3 – Your friend/coworker confides in you.
Tip #3 – Extricate yourself form the role of confidant. You are now in an intimate relationship with someone other than your spouse. Also, being the one who understands is very seductive.

Danger #4 – You put effort into looking nice for this person.
Tip #4– Be very honest with yourself about what you are doing and how you are feeling about your spouse and your marriage. There may be absolutely nothing lacking in your relationship or marriage but having someone new can be very seductive and exciting.

Danger #5 – Working late starts to include going for dinner and a drink.
Tip #5 — Keep work at work. You may be unable to avoid working late with someone of the opposite gender. Keep in mind this is how many affairs begin. When at work late try to have a third coworker involved in the project.

Danger #6 — You’ve stopped talking about your friend or coworker to your spouse.
Tip #6 — Keep your spouse in the loop about this friend like you would any other friend or business associate. If you find you have stopped mentioning someone you used to mention to your spouse it is again, time to be very honest with yourself. And, start talking about them again.

Danger #7 – You keep your business calls from home “private.”
Tip #7 — Avoid dong this at all costs. Keep these calls strictly business. If you need some quiet and go in your den make sure the door is open. If you are reluctant to do so ask yourself why.

I invite you to follow these tips to help guard against an extramarital affair.

I would also like to offer you access to my Free Report: 21 Ways to Renew Fun, Love and Passion when you subscribe to my free monthly newsletter, Love Your Love Relationship, a monthly newsletter with advice and tips on creating a strong, healthy and loving marriage. You can get access to both at www.Beatthemarriageodds.com.

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For more information on creating stronger,healthier and more passionate marriages you can read Barbara’s tips and advice at www.Beatthemarriageodds.com, www.Beatthemarriagodds.typepad.com or www.Beatthemarriageodds.typepad.com/affairrecovery.

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