DO First thing after getting home from work, fix her a cold drink and ask her how her day went. DON'T First thing home from work, kick off your shoes, plop down on the couch with the remote and ask her for a cold drink.
DO Pray with her over things that concern her. DON'T Tell her to take it up with a shrink.
DO Call her on Wednesday to ask her for a date on Friday night to the restaurant of her choice. DON'T Walk in the door at 6:30 Friday night and say, "Oh, I thought if you were ready, we'd go out to eat...but you're not."
DO Tell her you've never had a better friend than her. DON'T Tell her you've never had a better friend than your dog, Jasper.
DO Tell her you'd love to spend time with her helping out at the homeless shelter. DON'T Tell her if she wants a night out to go help out at the homeless shelter.
DO Plan to get home before she arrives home from work; surprise her with a hot bubble bath, lighted candles, and her favorite cold drink. DON'T Demand she always be home before you with dinner on the table. Then call an hour late, and say you're having dinner with the guys.
DO When she makes a mistake, kiss her on the nose and hug her. DON'T When she makes a mistake, look down at her, shake your head back and forth, and remind her how stupid she can be.
DO While she is cooking dinner, put on one of her favorite CDS for her to cook by. DON'T When she is preparing the meal, tune into the sports channel and holler frequently "Is it ready yet?"
DO Ask her opinion about something that matters to you. DON'T Ask her opinion then tell her that what she just said was stupid.
DO Take her in your arms and dance with her to soft music. DON'T While you're dancing, tell her she needs a breath mint.
DO Kiss her fingers and the back of her hand. DON'T Slap her on the back as you pass by.
. DO Clean up the kitchen when it's messy. Mess up the kitchen when it's clean. Softly sing You are so Beautiful into her answering machine so she'll get it in the middle of the day. DON'T Call her up in the afternoon and if she's not there say "Are you shopping again??" on the answering machine.
DO Pick up a book by her favorite author and surprise her with it. DON'T Tell her she has too much housework to waste time reading.
. DO Tell her how good she looks in her new outfit. DON'T Ask her, "Isn't that outfit a little young for you?"
DO Rub her feet when you talk. DON'T Just as she is telling you how much you mean to her, say, " What smells?"
. DO When she gains a little weight, overlook it. DON'T Put one of those pigs that snort in the refrigerator as a subtle hint.
DO Turn on soft music and turn down the lights. DON'T Turn on talk radio.
DO Sit quietly beside her on the couch. DON'T Say "Get up, will ya! I want to stretch out."
DO When she smiles at you in a crowd, smile back. DON'T Act like you didn't notice.
. DO Serenade her with some of her favorite oldies. DON'T Read to her the latest financials from the Wall Street Journal..
DO Tell her you missed her while you were fishing. DON'T Tell her you plan to fish every weekend you can.
DO Tell her what a "great love" yours is. DON'T Remind her what a "great lover" you are.
DO Bring her fresh cut flowers. DON'T Remind her to weed the flower bed.
DO Allow her to plan the decor and decorate the house. DON'T Insist on hanging your Woodstock poster in the den.
DO Look her in the eyes when she's talking to you. DON'T When she's trying to talk to you, keep glancing at the TV.
DO Snuggle and make the first several minutes of her day warm and wonderful. DON'T Throw the covers off her and demand she get up and take the dog out.
DO Smile at her and give her a hug first thing when you come in from work. DON'T Ask her what's for dinner and why it isn't ready.
DO Kiss her eyelids and run your fingers through her hair. DON'T Pat her on the head and ask, "when was the last time you shaved your legs?"
DO Suprise her with a reservation for Friday night at a first-class hotel. DON'T Invite the boys over to watch Monday night football - again!!
DO Tell her that her complexion reminds you of fine porcelain. DON'T Ask her if she thinks that big blemish is going to scar her face the way the last one did
DO Tell her that her lips remind you of roses. DON'T Bring her home chapstick and ask her to use it.
DO Reinforce how smart she is. DON'T Remind her what a genius you are.
DO Tell her she looks outstanding in her new bathing suit. DON'T Throw her a towel and tell her to please cover up.
DO On Valentine's Day bring her a box of fine chocolates. DON'T Give her a toaster or a fishing pole.
DOTake her out for a romantic candlelight dinner. DON'T Ask her to pay for the meal.
DO Tell her how much you love her cooking! DON'T Slip her one of your mother's recipes.
DO Show her you love her by working hard. DON'T Show her who's boss by working her hard.
DO When a boorish jerk insults her, stand up for her. DON'T Stand there and say nothing.
DO Compliment her on the way she runs the house. DON'T Say "My mother always..."
DO Surprise her by helping withe housework. DON'T When she catches you rebuilding that smelly carburator in the living room, say "surprise!!!!"
DO Gaze into her eyes. DON'T Gape at her thighs.
DO Tell her you want to grow old together. DON'T Point out the "Oil of Olay" on your next trip to the store together.
DO Whisper sweet nothings in her ear. DON'T Give her a wet willy!!
DO Make breakfast and serve it to her in bed. DON'T Demand she make breakfast and the bed.
DO Light her fire with a kiss and candlelight. DON'T Tell her to turn on the lights and complain "What's the deal with all the candles?"
DO Admire her handmade crafts. DON'T Ask her what trash can she found them in.
DO When she needs you most, be a sweetheart and hold her tight. DON'T When she needs you most, be a louse and put her down.
DO Offer to buy the groceries for her, then put them away. DON'T Tell her can go to the grocery store while you're playing golf.
DO Spoon feed her chocolate mousse. DON'T Tell her if she'd snack on raw carrots she could drop ten pounds.
DO Ask her to snuggle up next to you in bed and hold her until she falls asleep. DON'T When she gets into bed, roll over and pretend you're asleep.
DO First thing after getting home from work, fix her a cold drink and ask her how her day went. DON'T First thing home from work, kick off your shoes, plop down on the couch with the remote and ask her for a cold drink.
