"Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband." (Eph. 5:33)

THINGS TO SAY TO YOUR SPOUSE:

"I love you."

"I was wrong."

"Good job!"

"What would you like?"

"You are wonderful."

"What is on your mind?"

"That was really great."

"Let me just listen."

"You are special."

"I missed you today."

"What can I do to help?"

"I couldn't get you off my mind today."

"I appreciate all the things you've done for me all these years."

"Pray for me."

"I'm praying for you today."

"As always, you look good today."

"Thank you for loving me."

"I trust you."

"I can always count on you."

"Thank you for accepting me."

"You make me feel good."

"You make my day brighter."

"I prize every moment we spend together."

"I'm sorry."

"I love to see your eyes sparkle when you smile."

(From Lists to Live By, by Alice Gray, Steve Stephens, and John Van Deist, p. 125)