National Couple Appreciation Month
In celebration of National Couple Appreciation Month, Michael Blackburn has encouraged couples to participate by showing your spouse you care in unexpected ways.
Here are his 5 Unexpected Ways to Show Your Spouse You Care:
- Spend the day making dinner. When you take the time and effort to make someone all their favorite foods, from appetizers to dessert, it shows you care. It does not have to be perfect; in fact, taking that risk when you are not a great chef can be even more fun. It also doesn’t have to be gourmet anything. If your spouse is into nachos and hot wings, then a night of apps it is! Tailor it to their tastes and make a truly unique meal.
- Pick your partner’s favorite activity – that you hate – and do it for hours. If your spouse loves horror flicks and you just aren’t into them, set aside time for a movie marathon complete with their favorite snacks. If your partner is into camping, get ready to go on an overnight car trip. Do something they love that the two of you rarely do because you don’t like it and do not complain even once.
- Get off your phone. Too often, the job takes precedent and you are unable to give your spouse your undivided attention. Take the opportunity, no matter what you decide to do to show your appreciation, to shut down all electronic devices and give your significant other your full attention. Do not pick your phone up and stay focused on what the two of you are doing together.
- Offer a genuine compliment. Skip any comments on appearance or superficial things – no matter how great – and focus instead on giving your spouse a genuine, heartfelt compliment that lets them know you see all they sacrifice and do to support you as a firefighter and that you appreciate it every day.
- Take your time. With crazy work schedules, the demands of family and friends, and an extended period of time invested in the relationship, it is natural to put sex and/or romance on the backburner. Efficiency is often prized over creativity, which though functional, can get boring. Take the time to put your partner in the spotlight in this area, doing the things that they like most and that the two of you may rarely have time for.