Looking Forward To That Time of the Month
by Michael Webb
A great relationship can not be properly celebrated only once a year. It should be cherished daily and commemorated as often as possible. When Athena and I were dating I often did something special on the monthly anniversary of our first date. Today, I try to informally celebrate our wedding anniversary on the 27th of each month (my wife and I were married on May 27th). I don't always plan something elaborate. In fact, sometimes I only buy or make a card for her. It is nearly always a surprise what I plan so she doesn't know if she will receive a card or actually be taken out for a date.
There are occasional months where I only verbally acknowledge our anniversary. That too, keeps her in suspense every month. Plus, I don't want to feel forced that I have to plan something special or elaborate on a specific day each month -- that's obligation, not celebration.
You don't have to be locked in on celebrating your frist date (or other special day) a certain day each month. Just try to celebrate it often and with creativity.
WAYS TO CELEBRATE A MONTHLY ANNIVERSARY
* Buy or make her a special card, then send it to her in the mail
* Take a late-night trip out for coffee and dessert
* Visit the zoo or museum and go on a hunt for animals that remind you of family and friends.
* Plan an afternoon picnic in the park (or in your living room)
* Take a leisurely drive through the countyside
* Make some popcorn and watch some of her favorite movies
* Reenact one of your first dates
* Go to the drive-in
Michael Webb is editor of The RoMANtic newsletter - Hundreds of Tips for Fun & Creative Romance. He can be reached at 888-476-6268 or www.TheRomantic.com.
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