Pet Therapy

I read a magazine recently which quoted, "Couples should treat each other the way most humans treat their pet dog if they want the quality of their relationship to improve." You might find it ridiculous but here are few things that you probably will nod your head on after reading it:

Let him run free

For one thing, just as you wouldn't keep your dog in a cage all day, don't keep your mate on a short lease. Yet, too many people try to cage their partners and don't give them any leeway. Spouses need to have their own friends and hobbies and time to themselves without their mate around all the time.

Tell him, "Good Boy!"

When a pet dog is good, most owners reward it immediately. And that's what any considerate partner should do with their loved one. For instance, the minute he or she gives you a compliment, say "I appreciate it". The key is the immediacy of the reward. If you wait too long, they'll forget what they did - or no longer care about it. Either way, they're not likely to repeat the good behaviour again, which is why you are rewarding them.

Let him make a mess

A dog is happiest when it's allowed to romp around freely. Likewise, you should let your mate do the same: mess the place up a bit without jumping down his throat for being untidy. Sometimes, it's more important to give your mate, like your dog, the comfort they want rather than having immaculately clean furniture or a perfectly organised work area or garage.

Show him love

Most pet dogs have a favourite place they like to be touched or stroked; maybe behind the ears, under the chin or on the belly. If you haven't already done so, then you should learn where and how your mate likes to be touched. Touching each other helps keep the romance in your marriage. And, just like your pet, your partner will have favourite spots or ways tot be touched - a hug, a quick kiss on the cheek or an arm around the waist.

Keep him well fed

Finally, always keep him well fed. Feed your husband at the same time each day - but if you can't do that, at least don't keep him waiting. Just as she feeds her dog at the same time each day, a woman should feed her man at the same time each night, so he knows when to expect dinner.