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The biggest challenge in any relationship is keeping a good set of checks and balances. A marriage, or any romantic relationship for that matter, depends on the smallest of details and the largest of emotions. Here are 5 ways to keep your love alive from shine.com:

1. Email your spouse with a quick note to say how much you appreciate something specific. For example: “Thanks for taking the trash out today! Made my morning go much more smoothly!”

2. Leave a loving message on his cell phone voice mail. You really can “just call to say I love you.” You can go the sexy route or just plain say, ” I wanted you to know I was thinking of you.”

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3. Stick a note in his backpack or briefcase or whatever he carries to work each day. “Have a great day!” Decorating with stickers is optional.

4. Sweeten his day with a doughnut or another breakfast treat — box it up and leave it on the counter or in his car the night before. Or get up early and make him a specialty coffee to go. Try this copycat recipe for a mocha Frappucino. http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/starbucksmochafrap.htm

5. Deliver lunch — or at least have it delivered to him at the office if you know he’s having a particularly stressful day. Call his favorite take-out place and dish up something delicious.

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