Show your wife how much you care with a carefully planned surprise. The December/January issue of Best Life urges men to get creative when thinking of something special for their spouse.

The magazines shares a few suggestions:

¢ Bring the restaurant home. Ask the chef at her favorite restaurant to prepare a meal at your home on his night off. Keep her out of the house while the meal is being made and have it ready when she comes home.

¢ Have a change of scene. Meet for a dinner date, and instead of going to a restaurant, whisk her away on a short trip. Be sure to pack an overnight bag filled with her favorite clothes.

¢ Express yourself. Renew your vows with an informal ceremony of just the two of you.

Fun fact

Courtesy of the December issue of Glamour: A man who is at ease with a woman’s not-so-glamorous body issues, such as sweat and menstruation, is more likely to have practiced safe sex, according to a recent study. If he’s comfortable with your body and his, he’ll be more open to talking about birth control and STDs.