Your spouse....

Yes! Absolutely! I have not been the best at picking guys. In fact I had horrible picks. I was in a very abusive (physical and emotional/mental)relationship. The guy that I am with now and have been with for almost 1 and a half years is amazing. He does so much for me. There are times that I just sit there and look at him when he sleeps or just when he doesn't notice and my heart swells because he does so much more for me than I could ever expect. I am so worried that I will end up taking him for granted. I think that can really harm a relationship. I show him I appreciate all of his little things by thanking him all the time and letting him know that I notice all of his added efforts. I try to do little extras for him as well. Even if it's something small like making his coffee without being asked to.

I hear ya, I am the product of a terrible relationship. Now I have a great wife and family. We still have our problems but all in all things are sooo much better than they were with my ex. You are right though there are times that I just look at her and think how lucky I am. The funny Part is that my wife and I knew each other back when we were like 19 and I asked her out and she said NO. Who'd of thunk it that almost 20 years latter we would get together let alone married. As to how I show her that I appreciate her all I can say is that I probably don't do it enough. But Flowers from time to time for no reason. And sometimes I just plain tell her.