Countdown to New Year, and fresh start?

[optimistwife]

Hi ITH,

I am so happy to hear that you got the ILY words! It is amazing what that feels like- you will never take it for granted again.

my suggestion is to not miss the opportunity to say I love you back! You don't have to get all crazy about it, but match his level of affection. You don't want him to think that it isn't being returned. Just remember to MATCH his level- not exceed it.

What I have started doing when my H says ILY, is say it back, then tell him something I love about him- like I love your smile. That way it makes it a bit more personal and hopefully makes them feel good about making US feel good.

And you know what- we both are spending X-mas with our H's which is the most amazing gift of all!