Bug Her for Sex
Fight
Dig deep and set your differences aside. Give yourselves a reprieve from any household tensions. You'll work it out eventually, but it's important to fully focus on the good things about your wife to truly show her that you appreciate her.
Stop at Flowers or Chocolate
Sure, flowers are sweet. And she loves chocolate. But you can do more than just swing by a store to grab a bouquet. Don't make it look as if you're checking a box. Really think about how to celebrate her.
Play Your Music
You're super cool and she loves that about you. But give your music a rest if it's not totally her favorite. She'll know you appreciate her if today's playlist can be all about what she likes to listen to, even if—especially if—she knows you hate it.
Ask What's for Dinner
Don't expect her to make dinner or decide where to eat for dinner today of all days. Instead, take on the heavy lifting of dining decisions. Think of what she loves to eat and make it happen.
Buy a Cheap Gift
The Dollar Store is not where you go to get birthday presents for your wife, it's just not. Coffee mugs, glue sticks, a T-shirt with the poo emoji are not the tone you're trying to set with this day.
Give Her Cleaning Tools
On your wife's birthday, there should be no gifting of cleaning tools. Be cautious with regard to cooking tools, and only give those if she loves cooking (rather than if she somehow wound up as the default home chef). Come on, be thoughtful.
