It is not that hard to be honest. There were things that my husband and I did right from the very beginning that we kept up through 38 years of marriage and we truly did love each other until death parted us.

When you go out anywhere, whether that is shopping or out to dinner or to a party, always hold hands. You tell each other that you care about each other but you also say to the world that this is the one person you think the world of.

Say ‘I love you' at least once a day and actually mean it. We said it to each other at least ten times a day and meant it each and every time. It is important that your spouse knows how much you still care for them. In the rush of trying to catch my bus to work sometimes I wasn't able to kiss my husband goodbye and say I love you and on a day like that, I would get to work and before I did anything else, I would call him and tell him how much I loved him.

Be spontaneous. On the way home from work, go buy her a rose or her favourite flower and tell her how much you care. You don't have to spend a great deal of money, just show your spouse how much you care. My hubby used to go to the dollar store and buy me a little stuffed animal. I thought more if those than all the jewelry he bought for me over the years. Do something to make memories.

Give each other a kiss when you least expect it, we did that often standing on the corner waiting for the light to turn. My fondest memory is standing in a checkout line in Woolco with my back to my husband and him bending down and kissing the back of my neck. I can still feel his lips where he kissed me and that is well over 30 years ago.

Make memories with each other. When God calls one if you home, those memories will sustain you through your grief and you will be glad you took the time to make them.