• Make your spouse feel special on your anniversary.The husband and the wife show gentle feelings to each other. image by Stanislav Komogorov from Fotolia.com
  
  Use your upcoming wedding anniversary as a platform to show your significant other the intensity and depth of your love. If you have been caught up with work or busy or the kids and haven't had the time to purchase a suitable gift, take time out on the big day to make the recipient feel extra special. Use your creativity and select a few romantic yet thoughtful ideas to score huge points.
  
  

Massage

• Turn your bedroom into a personal spa and massage the guest-of-honor. Place scented candles all over the room and spread a silk or satin sheet on your bed. Put aromatherapy massage oils on your nightstand for easy reach. Dim the lights in the room and play instrumental music on the stereo. Wear something slightly revealing for added entertainment. Massage the recipient's back, shoulder, feet and hand, squeezing and pressing firmly to release tension. Don't worry about the proper technique; the point is to relax your spouse and spend time together.
  
  

Bath

• A hot bath is the perfect way to spend an evening unwinding, talking and bonding with your spouse, without interruptions from children, the telephone or television. Make sure you prepare everything in time before the recipient gets back from work. Run warm water in a bath and pour scented bubble bath into. Spread red petals from the front door to the bathroom to guide your spouse in. Also place a chilled bottle of champagne with two glasses on a table nearby. Dim the lights in the room and bathroom, using plenty of candles for subtle illumination. Place old albums nearby for the two of you to look through together. When in the tub, take turns massaging one another, sip wine and look at photos or talk about the past, present and future plans. Laugh together, tease one another, giggle and whisper romantic ideas in the recipient's ears.
  
  

Romantic Note

• Write a note to your spouse that highlights the purity and depth of your love and appreciation. Sit alone in a quiet room for 10 minutes to focus your attention on what to include in the letter. Write reasons why you love the recipient and how enriched and fulfilling your life has been since you got married. If you have time, elaborate the note with photos of the two of you all over.
  
  

Weekend Getaway

• Surprise your spouse with pre-paid tickets to a local holiday spot. Arrange for everything beforehand to make it easy when you reach the destination. If the two of you can't manage more time out, even getting away for one night does wonders for your relationship. Focus your attention on pampering your spouse on the holiday and include entertainment activities that cater exclusively to your significant other.