21 Ways to Appreciate Your Wife

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I have been blessed to have married a wonderful guy who has taken care of me for the past 35 years. I always hear, “You have Gary…” yes I have Gary who shows me how much he appreciates me.

To celebrate National Wife Appreciation Day earlier this week, I made a list of the things he does to make me feel extra special.

  1. Lock the front and back door before he goes to bed to make me feel safe.
  2. If he leaves early in the morning, he locks the door, showing he treasures me.
  3. He makes family dinner time an important value and is a role model for talking at dinner with our family.
  4. He clears off the table and doesn’t leave the kitchen until the dishes are in the dishwasher and all the food is put away. The kids can’t leave the kitchen either.
  5. He’ll come home from work and announce, “I am home darling.” I run to him and give him a big kiss to start our evening out with a fresh, beautiful start.
  6. He twists off jars and lids for me without complaining.
  7. Takes care of paper jams in the computer with patience.
  8. Takes care of technology “issues” with a smile.

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  1. Stays in shape so he doesn’t spend money on health care and so we have more money for family travel.
  2. Washes my car without asking.
  3. Puts gas in my car without asking.
  4. Leaves work at work.
  5. Cleans the toilets and shower. Divides the housework so I’m not the family housekeeper.
  6. Puts the toilet seat down after using. (Gary bought an automatic one! J)
  7. He is a role model for our kids. He puts clothes away, in the wash basket, and is neat to teach our kids how to be responsible human beings.
  8. Leaves love notes when I least expect them.

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  1. Writes welcome home signs and post on the back door!
  2. Makes plans with me, not without me.
  3. Says he’s sorry and means it.
  4. Shows me he appreciates me more with his actions than his words.
  5. He’s affectionate and hugs and kisses me and doesn’t always expect sex.

Remember your love life starts in the kitchen when you come home from work.
I can’t wait to hear your ideas how you feel appreciated or how you appreciate your wife.

Love,