• demonstrate your dedication to your partner in public
• give your partner assurance of your commitment
• give your partner love and fidelity, but also authority
• make a tape of favorite songs for your partner
• sometimes go along with what your partner or friend wants
• be present for your partner
• love your partner
• buy the wine or cheese that your partner likes
• embrace your partner often
• do things for your partner that he or she does not expect
• ask your mate to be your exercise partner
• surprise your partner and pick him or her up from work
• work as a team with your partner and family
• have eyes only for your partner
• acknowledge the good things about your partner
• buy your partner a bathrobe or nightshirt
• at least once a day, tell your partner how terrific he is and that you love him
• invest free time in your partner, children, friends
• let children see you and your partner kiss each other
• put your partner in the spotlight; be his or her champion
• give your partner a foot rub
• be quiet while your partner watches his or her favorite show
• give your partner a single long-stemmed rose