1. Have baths together - it saves water and is way more fun.
I'll never forget being about 13 and a friend was sleeping over. We were watching TV and Mum & Dad said, "We're just having our bath now." She looked at me, shocked, and asked if my parents always had baths together. I replied that of course they did. I thought that what married people did - wore rings, shared a bedroom, paid bills and had baths together. Apparently not. Just the super happily married ones.
2. Giggle very loudly at inside jokes in public places - it will amaze your friends and confuse your enemies.
And feel free to laugh so hard, you cry. That really throws them.
3. You are never too old to hold hands
Also it's a good safety tip to always hold hands if you plan on laughing so hard in public that you cry - sooner or later you are bound to fall over.
4. If you kiss each other a lot they'll eventually get the idea you don't plan on stopping, so they best get used to it!
My brother and I never said "Eww" about my parents kissing because they did it so often. That is just what married people do. See no 1.
5. You don’t have to like the same stuff, you just need to learn to say “Wow honey that’s great” when you have no idea what the other one is going on about.
Learn to listen intently while saying “Hmmm”, “Yes” and Oooh" at appropriate moments. While following the other one around special interest events make the aforementioned noises. Remember this goes both ways and you get points for enthusiasm.
6. Use hokey pet names for each other.
Publicly everyone says they are stupid, but privately everyone wants one. Plus it makes writing little notes for each other so much more fun.
7. Write little notes to each other
On presents and left on tables when you nip out for something. Hide them in lunch boxes and luggage and on pillowcases because everyone likes to be told that they are loved.
And you are loved Mum and Dad and not just by each other. Happy Anniversary. I love you.
