Melisa: "My Secret to a Happy Marriage"

Do things to make each other smile. Like making your husband breakfast in bed if you don’t normally cook (me). Or watching back-to-back episodes of Project Runway, even though you don’t like reality TV (Paulie). Or leaving surprise notes on the other person’s phone that say things like, “I love you tons...have a happy day” or “Hello, luvah!” (both of us). When Paulie comes home from work or walks into the room at a friend’s house, I still get excited to see him. Because he always makes me smile. We're best friends.

-- Melisa, The Lil Bee