what is my favorite dessert?
TV show? Sports team? Feelings: What makes me feel stressed? When do I feel confident? • Exchange journals. For two consecutive weeks, keep a journal. Write something every day, even if it’s brief. Try not to focus on your actions, such as “Today I went to the store and took the kids to soccer.” Rather, focus on your thoughts and feelings-“I was really upset by the way Bob treated me at work today” or “I read an article today and it reminded me of. . . .” At the end of the two weeks, exchange journals. • Use your love map to show you care. Think of something special or unique about your spouse-something personal and specific, such as a talent, dream, favorite thing. Then turn that thought into a kind act for your spouse, such as making her favorite dish or clipping from the newspaper a course announcement about something that interests him. You might also write your spouse a note about one of their best qualities. For example, if your husband or wife is especially dedicated to his or h
