"The Romantic Appreciation Exercise"

Here's a little exercise you can play with yourpartner to raise the intimacy in your relationship.

1) Have a nice, romantic evening together. (Have a nice dinner,go on a "date", break out of your routine and do something special, etc.)

2) Flirt and cuddle with your partner.

3) Tell your partner you want to play a game.

4) The game is to say five things that you guys appreciateabout each other.

5) Use the chance to give your partner some nice complimentsabout little things that the rest of the world would notnotice.

6) See what your partner has to say about you.

7) React positively and kiss your partner.

8) Cuddle some more and get a bit more physical.

9) Pull back and engage in a more serious conversation. Thenmake a joke using one of the things you have said abouteach other.

10) Cuddle and get more physical again.