Twelve

12. It's okay to be silly and tease each other...
... as long as you are laughing together, not at one another.

Eleven

11. Don't say hurtful things about your spouse's family...
... even if you think they deserve it.

Ten

10. Place hidden notes for your spouse to find...
... in the car, with their lunch, next to the bed, an elaborate message mowed in the lawn.

Nine

9. Set financial goals together...
... keep in mind it's not "my money" or "your money"...it's "our money".

Eight

8. Everyday make your spouse laugh...
...marriage should be fun, right?

Seven

7. Don't let special holidays pass by without doing something nice for your spouse...
...think outside the box...or use that box and put something nice in it.

Six

6. Never go to bed angry...
...one of you may not wake up in the morning.

Five

5. Prepare or go out for your spouse's favorite food...
...even if you don't like it yourself.

Four

4. Plan a date night in advance...
... while heading out don't just ask, "So where to?"

Three

3. Instead of your usual large T-shirt and sweatpants...
...try wearing something special to bed.

Two

2. Be your spouse's loudest cheerleader...
...drowning out the negative voices including their own.

One

1. Show an interest in the things your spouse enjoys...
...like maybe sports, hunting, ... or even shopping.