The end part of the above title should be, "without buying expensive diamond rings." But maybe the title should be "How to Consistently Enjoy Romance for Married Men with a Zero/Shoestring Budget"...you get the idea.

Romantic life should not be only for men who can afford diamonds and/or expensive trips to exotic islands. Even diamonds and other top dollar related romantic gestures are short time solutions. We married men need long-term easy-to-apply tips with a zero/shoestring budget. Tips we can proudly pass on to our sons and sons-in-law.

There is no question that a happy man is a top performer at whatever he puts his hands and heart on. The issue is, for a married man that happiness may largely depend on the state of his marriage. In other wards the condition of your marriage will affect your happiness and thus your professional growth. This leads to the question then, "What can a married man do to ensure his happiness and career don't suffer because of the poor condition of his marriage?"

The good thing is, if you, the married man, take the perspective that you are 100% responsible for doing whatever is manly possible to make your marriage the greatest, then you are on your way to constant satisfaction that is rarely talked about. Yes, I mean you can't expect your wife to be 50% responsible as you cover the other 50%.

Forgive me for keeping you waiting for the tips. Before you read beyond this, promise not to call and ask for more tips, which I can gladly offer!

1. Never underestimate the value of helping with house chores. Cleaning dishes and bathrooms, vacuuming the carpet and peeling potatoes speak volumes about how much you care. Is that something you can do regularly and at no cost? As a motivational speaker and writer, I have often had outstanding ideas come to me while cleaning bathrooms.

2. Shared spiritual harmony. Now this is not so talked about in romantic terms. Praying together is not easy for people who are not talking to each other. Hardened hearts, a main reason why romance dies in marriages, are loosened. Light hearts love the comfort of union. It's never a small task to sincerely talk to God, thank Him for His goodness, while you can't speak to your bedmate. Your investment in this is kneeling and praying together with your wife.

3. Working together. Whether cleaning the garage or weeding the garden together there is some unexplained romantic chemistry that just seems to build a bond that endures longer than diamonds.

4. Never Ignore the Power of appreciation. Appreciation of her cooking, the setting at home or how she hosted your guests is a virtue that is rarely valued and applied in marriages any more. Even thanking her for how she takes care of your children and keeps you in line may mean more to her than a paycheck.

5. Get out of your comfort zone, just for her. Could you be strong enough and be with her doing something she loves that you could care less about? For instance, if she loves shopping, your sacrifice to endure the exercise at least three times a year goes a long way such acts rarely go unnoticed. It has been said that time shared together is what matters.

6. Surprises. This is where your creativity is tested. Make a phone call to announce that today is pizza night because Mom needs to rest. The kids will promote you while your wife is overwhelmed by your understanding. Have you ever had business lunch that you loved and then ask to take away plate to be prepared for your wife?

7. NEVER ever say anything negative about your wife to anyone. Let your children know you respect and honor of their mother (your wife) is not a choice. That is not a problem anyway, if you respect and honor her.

The good thing is, if you, the married man, take the perspective that you are 100% responsible for doing whatever is manly possible to make your marriage the greatest, then you are on your way to constant satisfaction that is rarely talked about. Yes, I mean you can't expect your wife to be 50% responsible as you cover the other 50%.

Forgive me for keeping you waiting for the tips. Before you read beyond this, promise not to call and ask for more tips, which I can gladly offer!

1. Never underestimate the value of helping with house chores. Cleaning dishes and bathrooms, vacuuming the carpet and peeling potatoes speak volumes about how much you care. Is that something you can do regularly and at no cost? As a motivational speaker and writer, I have often had outstanding ideas come to me while cleaning bathrooms.

2. Shared spiritual harmony. Now this is not so talked about in romantic terms. Praying together is not easy for people who are not talking to each other. Hardened hearts, a main reason why romance dies in marriages, are loosened. Light hearts love the comfort of union. It's never a small task to sincerely talk to God, thank Him for His goodness, while you can't speak to your bedmate. Your investment in this is kneeling and praying together with your wife.

3. Working together. Whether cleaning the garage or weeding the garden together there is some unexplained romantic chemistry that just seems to build a bond that endures longer than diamonds.

4. Never Ignore the Power of appreciation. Appreciation of her cooking, the setting at home or how she hosted your guests is a virtue that is rarely valued and applied in marriages any more. Even thanking her for how she takes care of your children and keeps you in line may mean more to her than a paycheck.

5. Get out of your comfort zone, just for her. Could you be strong enough and be with her doing something she loves that you could care less about? For instance, if she loves shopping, your sacrifice to endure the exercise at least three times a year goes a long way such acts rarely go unnoticed. It has been said that time shared together is what matters.

6. Surprises. This is where your creativity is tested. Make a phone call to announce that today is pizza night because Mom needs to rest. The kids will promote you while your wife is overwhelmed by your understanding. Have you ever had business lunch that you loved and then ask to take away plate to be prepared for your wife?

7. NEVER ever say anything negative about your wife to anyone. Let your children know you respect and honor of their mother (your wife) is not a choice. That is not a problem anyway, if you respect and honor her.

The good thing is, if you, the married man, take the perspective that you are 100% responsible for doing whatever is manly possible to make your marriage the greatest, then you are on your way to constant satisfaction that is rarely talked about. Yes, I mean you can't expect your wife to be 50% responsible as you cover the other 50%.

Forgive me for keeping you waiting for the tips. Before you read beyond this, promise not to call and ask for more tips, which I can gladly offer!

1. Never underestimate the value of helping with house chores. Cleaning dishes and bathrooms, vacuuming the carpet and peeling potatoes speak volumes about how much you care. Is that something you can do regularly and at no cost? As a motivational speaker and writer, I have often had outstanding ideas come to me while cleaning bathrooms.

2. Shared spiritual harmony. Now this is not so talked about in romantic terms. Praying together is not easy for people who are not talking to each other. Hardened hearts, a main reason why romance dies in marriages, are loosened. Light hearts love the comfort of union. It's never a small task to sincerely talk to God, thank Him for His goodness, while you can't speak to your bedmate. Your investment in this is kneeling and praying together with your wife.

3. Working together. Whether cleaning the garage or weeding the garden together there is some unexplained romantic chemistry that just seems to build a bond that endures longer than diamonds.

4. Never Ignore the Power of appreciation. Appreciation of her cooking, the setting at home or how she hosted your guests is a virtue that is rarely valued and applied in marriages any more. Even thanking her for how she takes care of your children and keeps you in line may mean more to her than a paycheck.

5. Get out of your comfort zone, just for her. Could you be strong enough and be with her doing something she loves that you could care less about? For instance, if she loves shopping, your sacrifice to endure the exercise at least three times a year goes a long way such acts rarely go unnoticed. It has been said that time shared together is what matters.

6. Surprises. This is where your creativity is tested. Make a phone call to announce that today is pizza night because Mom needs to rest. The kids will promote you while your wife is overwhelmed by your understanding. Have you ever had business lunch that you loved and then ask to take away plate to be prepared for your wife?

7. NEVER ever say anything negative about your wife to anyone. Let your children know you respect and honor of their mother (your wife) is not a choice. That is not a problem anyway, if you respect and honor her.