My hubby took me on a date last night! He got the sitter arranged and wouldn't tell me where we were going. The turd had me CONVINCED he was taking me out to eat...I just thought he was going to surprise me with the where.

Well...he took me to the movie! Men in Black 2! Not as good as the first, but still good.

Anyway...the funny part was that I dressed up just a little (little skorts outfit, wore the VS bra that OOPHS everything). I was just a tad overdressed for the movies, LOL!! Oh'well, hubby thought it was sexy as heck, and that WAS the idea.

We were going to go out for pizza afterwords...but a big storm was brewing so we just headed home. It was a short date, but I appreciated it nonetheless!! (our son was asleep when we got home so the date wasn't QUITE over just because we were home) <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

My idea of romance is getting tall kisses and hugs. And when he sends me romantic text pages during the day saying things like: "I love you baby! big kiss!" Getting pages like that really makes my day!

ohmigosh! I forgot about the sweetest romantic thing he just did this week! I do my workouts in my computer room. I have it all equipped with dumbbells, barbells, steps and a good video collection. For some reason the A/C works the WORST in this room becuase it is the last room in the house. I gripe about it all the time and he will come in and fidget with my A/C vent [he is very tall] to no avail. Anyway, I came home from work on Tuesday and he had gone out and bought a floor fan and put it in my workout room! I just thought that was so sweet! And it only cost him $8, but the idea that he went to so much trouble meant so much to me.

The key really is to find out what your spouse likes - and then try to do it, but for me - flowers - anytime and any type, cards and notes - anytime and anywhere, lighting candles to set the mood, and if you have kids, having the husband find a babysitter for a change, and plan the night out.

I do wanted to respond to the putting a piece of chocolate in her purse idea - if you lived where I do, the chocolate would melt and then she'd have chocolate all over everything in her purse and probably wouldn't be having very loving thoughts of you while trying to clean all of that chocolate out of her purse. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="images/icons/shocked.gif" />

I just had visions of chocolate stuck to the inside of a purse.......I seem to have a memory of that from somewhere. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="images/icons/shocked.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="images/icons/shocked.gif" />

K

feeling a little less aggravated today, husband and i had a date last night. he took me out to a very nice restaurant and we were supposed to go to a movie, but never made it. had a long, slow, enjoyable meal with lots of conversation about our family cruise next week. he is trying, i get so frustrated at times i forget that. anyway-we came home after dinner and the kids were all sleeping out, sooooo...... and then we just layed around naked and enjoyed each other. i cant remember the last time i was up all night with husband. then today i went to the spa and got buffed and srubbed and massaged from head to toe-6 hours worth!!-my husband got me the gift certificates! while i was there he went shopping with youngest son to get clothes for trip.

i need to be patient, i need to be patient-repeat over and over......

he also came home with some of my favorite candy!!

still readin here gals.

And nikko, glad to see you could enjoy yourself at the spa. Also, hope you have a great trip, and that you will fill us all in on it when you get back.

wwl

Nikko,

So glad to hear things improved for you over the weekend.

This is some kind of roller coaster we're on, wouldn't you say? Sure hope someone comes and unlatches the safety belt soon so we can get the he#! off. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />

EC

dear WWl and extremely confused-thanks for the replies and for keeping up with me. the problem isnt during the weekends-they usually are what get my hopes up-its his work-the original mistress! i have to find a way to get him to do the love bank thing during the week too.

i cant wait for the cruise now-i have been dreading it since it was booked-right after d-day. let me explain....husband and i were in shock and coma, my father calls with this wonderful news--he booked all of us on this cruise!(we do this regularly with my family) i am trying not to sound shattered and to sound excited and not give my father the impression he did something wrong. i have dreaded this since. he//, back then i didn't even know if we would still be together. anyway-i am finally looking foward to it-going to one of my favorite places-st. marrtin!!

Nikko,

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> ....his work-the original mistress.</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Same here.

When are you going on your cruise? It sounds great.

Here is my idea of a truly romantic moment and it involves nothing more basic than a mere introduction.

Instead of being introduced as "my wife" being introduced as "my Bride" is truly romantic. Irregardless of the number of years being married...the word "Bride" brings back a tidal wave of those feelings from your wedding day. You actually feel the way that you did on your wedding day. It is a rush beyond belief. The intense waves of Love, Admiration and Respect come crashing over you. As we approach our weddings and in the early stages of our marriages we have the same feelings about being referred to as "wife" or Mrs. XXXX. As time goes by we become so accustomed to being referred to as that, that a simple word change can create sparks. You can see the Love reflecting in someone's eyes as they say those simple words, "My Bride".

Try it Gentlemen. I would wager that the next time you introduce your spouse in that way, her head will spin around at you and you would receive the most wonderful smile and most likely a "blush" from your Bride. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />

I, for one, would never want to stop being a "bride".

As always, JMHO.

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