Making your guy smile is one of the greatest gifts you can give him. There's an added benefit for you, too. If he smiles, you smile. "A smile is something you can't give away. It always comes back to you." ~Author Unknown
Following are 7 secret ways to make your guy smile. Some are more playful than others. Try them, or let them inspire you to come up with a list of your own. Only you know your guy and what's likely to make him smile.
1. Let your guy know how much you believe in him, especially when times are hard. Guys often equate their value with their paycheck. Help him realize that his value is far greater than money.
2. If you and he are in a roomful of people, but haven't seen each other for awhile, look for him. He's likely looking for you, too. When your eyes meet, you both will smile. He likes to know that he's always on your mind. "The shortest distance between 2 people is a smile." ~Author Unknown
3. Give him a year of birthdays. Let's say he's born on January 1st. On the 1st of every month, do something for him that lets him know you're thinking about him. You could buy him a favorite movie and put it in his chair, bake his favorite pie, give him a massage, or do anything you think will make him smile. The gifts don't have to cost anything, but they do require your creativity and thoughtfulness. It's amazing how giving him a year of birthdays keeps you positively focused on your guy. He'll smile over-and-over as he experiences your love in action. "A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles." ~Washington Irving
4. Enjoy what he does for you. Don't take his efforts for granted. Tell him how happy you are to have him in your life. He'll smile because he makes you happy. "Always remember to be happy because you never know who's falling in love with your smile." ~Author Unknown
5. Plan a romantic meal on an ordinary evening. Get a babysitter, if necessary. Light candles. Play music. Make his favorite foods, or cook together. Give your guy your undivided attention. "Every time you smile at someone, it's an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing." ~Mother Teresa
6. Look your best when you 2 go out. Sit close, hold hands, and flirt with him. That will bring on a smile! "Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important." ~Janet Lane
7. Don't complain when he needs some space. In fact, don't complain. Choose to take a positive approach. You will disagree with him, but learn to handle disputes fairly. "A smile is a powerful weapon; you can even break ice with it. " ~Author Unknown
"Every day you spend without a smile is a lost day." ~Author Unknown
You have everything to gain, and nothing to lose when you make your guy smile. Though times are tough, everyday brings fresh opportunities for joy-if you're willing to look for them. Smiling during hard times doesn't indicate weakness or an acceptance of the wrongs of the world. Smiling is a coping mechanism, a refusal to give up, a strength. As Shakespeare said, "The robbed that smiles, steals something from the thief."
by Barbara Lee Norris
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