So much truth in WI's comment here. For years before I retired, I always had to go into work early. My wife always made sure she was awake to either make me breakfast or just to kiss me goodbye. That act of love meant more to me than a zillion of anything else.

For myself, I do not honestly believe I've ever said a mean spirited word about my wife to anyone else. Even when we've had bad times ... and we have ... she's always been my princess to the rest of the world. In fact, she was to me to ... even when we've got problems. I remember really getting upset one time (who knows why?) and so I took off in a huff thinking I'd stop at a bar or something. I didn't. I went into work and then called her so she'd know where I was. Didn't stay long and was back home to be with her.