Guys...If you miss this third and final tip of this series, having a happy marriage could be tricky. Nothing else is quite as important. Just sayin...
(If you haven't had a chance to read parts 1 and 2 of the series, make sure you find those emails and check them out. But before you go anywhere read this first. It's an important one!)
Receiving requests without judgement is the warm-up. Producing the request is your hat-trick. Putting your quality attention on her, however, is the whole game.
#3 ATTENTION - DO NOT SKIP THIS PART!
In the same way that men thrive on approval and appreciation, women thrive when they get your attention and presence.
To make Valentine's Day special (and everyday for that matter), keep these tips in mind:
1) Pay attention to her. Attention could be anything from taking an interest in her day, leaving her notes, making love, good conversation, touching her, calling her from work, etc. It has her know, experientially, that she's important to you.
2) She wants your "presence". Presence is similar to attention. Being present is about putting your focus on her, rather than just on your day, your phone, the hockey game, etc.. When you are focused on her, she will reciprocate with approval, fun and vitality.
3) Being attentive and present doesn't necessarily mean 100% and all the time. The important part is the quality of the time you spend together.
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