
Dear Jennifer,
My relationship with my husband of ten years has lost all of its spark. Day in and day out we do the same things and my life is completely boring. I long for the romance and passion that I see in the movies. How can I make our marriage exciting again?
Sincerely,
Lisa
Dear Lisa,
Your first mistake is thinking that your life is going to mirror the lives of fictitious characters on the silver screen. Your relationship should be exciting and filled with passion but it's not going to be like that all the time. After ten years together you probably have many joint responsibilities that need to be dealt with on an ongoing if not daily basis. Relationships, especially one as long as you've been lucky to have, take work. In between all that hard work should come a lot of fun and excitement though. Surprise your husband by wearing sexy lingerie. Make his favorite meal without him asking you first. Take time out to kiss one another and gaze into each other's eyes. Write love poems to each other. Pretend you've just met and you're only beginning to date. It's hard to keep things fresh after ten years but try to remember what it was like when you first met your husband and do all the things you used to do. Get all dolled up for your hubby whenever you go out together. Make time for each other and take the time to remember how important you are to each other. Don't forget to tell your hubby that you appreciate him. When a husband is shown that he is appreciated it makes him want to do more to please his wife. Taking a trip together always seems to rejuvenate my relationships. Plan a weekend away and don't forget to bring something lacy and racy to wear. The change of scenery will help you to see your partner in a new light and just might infuse more passion into your relationship.
Yours truly,
Jennifer