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001 2011018431
003 DLC
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008 110502s2011 tnu b 000 0 eng
010 $a 2011018431
020 $a9781596528291 (pbk.)
020 $a159652829X (pbk.)
035 $a(OCoLC)ocn719428090
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050 00 $aHQ734$b.B2747 2011
082 00 $a646.7/8$223
100 1 $aBartlein, Barbara,$d1951-
245 10 $aMarriage makeover :$bsimple ways to revitalize your relationship-- without your spouse even knowing /$cBarbara Bartlein.
260 $aNashville, Tenn. :$bTurner,$cc2011.
300 $axxi, 190 p. ;$c21 cm.
500 $a"This book is also available in gift book format as 75 things to improve your marriage without your spouse knowing it"--T.p. verso.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references.
505 0 $aFill up the gas tank -- Change their watch battery -- Put their favorite magazine in the bathroom -- Offer to bring them something -- Remember their parents' birthdays -- Leave the light on if they are late -- Get an oil change for the car -- Light the fireplace -- Let them know what you want for special occasions -- Change the lightbulbs -- Hand them a warm towel after a shower -- Put some extra money in their pocket (or purse) -- Do something you don't want to do -- Give them the remote -- Iron their clothes -- Plan and book a vacation -- Send them a card for no reason -- Fix their favorite meal -- Make hot chocolate with marshmallows (or whipped cream) -- Buy special beer -- Prepare coq au vin -- Dine at a fancy restaurant -- Make mimosas for Sunday brunch -- Clean the grill -- Serve hors d'oeuvres (appetizers) -- Eat on the deck or patio -- Put out the fancy dishes -- Celebrate their birthday -- Mist the bed with a scented spray -- Say "I love you" at least once every day -- Touch them while they are driving -- Spoon in bed -- Play footsie under the table -- Rub your partner's back without being asked -- Let your spouse pick out your perfume or cologne -- Do long hugs -- Give your partner a foot massage -- Hold hands at the movies -- Wear something provocative -- Do unexpected sexual favors -- Learn how to pole dance -- Join your spouse in the shower -- Play games they like to play -- Surprise them with a water balloon -- Buy tickets to their favorite rock group -- Dance in the living room -- Laugh at their jokes -- Tickle them -- Hug them from behind when they are doing something -- Shut up and listen -- Buy them a pet -- Start a daily ritual -- Tape their favorite TV program -- Ask them questions about things they are interested in -- Get along with their relatives (even if you don't) -- Compliment them in public -- Accept compliments -- Say "please" and "thank you" -- Forget mistakes -- Reserve a hotel room when you visit the in-laws -- Give heavy doses of encouragement -- Do one of your spouse's chores -- Leave them notes -- Plan a "good news" celebration -- Listen to their dreams -- Ban "always" and "never" from your vocabulary -- Say, "I have confidence in you," and say it often -- Text them during the day with little messages -- Take a yoga class -- Apologize, even if you did nothing wrong -- Accept apologies -- Display their diplomas and awards -- Tell them "I agree" -- Mention how nice your spouse looks -- Have an attitude of gratitude.
650 0 $aMarriage.
650 0 $aMarried people$xPsychology.
650 0 $aMan-woman relationships.
700 1 $aBartlein, Barbara,$d1951-$t75 things to improve your marriage without your spouse knowing it.