Valentine's Day Gift for You

What’s Valentine's Day really about? Is it about paying too much for dinner at a restaurant? Is it about the red velvet, heart-shaped-box of chocolate? Is it about spending $100 for roses that will die in 4 days? Or, is it about appreciating each other and celebrating your love?

While filet mignon, candy, and flowers are nice, they don’t necessarily express how you truly feel about your partner. Here’s a really easy way to write a love letter that they’ll cherish for the rest of their lives.

Step 1- List the top five things that you’re thankful for about your life together:

1. _______________________________________                                                                          

2. _______________________________________

3. _______________________________________

4. _______________________________________

5. _______________________________________

Step 2- List your spouses’ five best qualities today:

1. _______________________________________

2. _______________________________________

3. _______________________________________

4. _______________________________________

5. _______________________________________

Step 3- Sit down and write it in this form:

Dear ____,

This Valentine's Day I wanted to tell you how thankful I am for our life together and tell you all the things I love about you.

I am thankful for ___________, ______________________, _____________________, _________________,  and __________________.

I love you because you are _________________, _________________, __________________, ____________________, and __________________.

Happy Valentines Day!

I love you,

{Signature}

Don’t stress out about the perfect card or the perfect setting (this could be on a napkin and be just as meaningful). Simply take the time to focus on all of the things you’re grateful for and all of the things you love and tell your spouse.

It just might make this Valentine's Day the best ever!

If you’d like to learn other ways to make your marriage more loving, affectionate, passionate and fulfilling, check out our StrongMarriageNow System.

Dr. Dana Fillmore and Amy Barnhart, StrongMarriageNow.com