Keeping Love Alive During Deployment
Tips for keeping your relationship smokin’ hot
by Teresa Sullivan
Conveying love long-distance can be fun, stimulating and downright exciting for a couple. The mind is a powerful aphrodisiac, and even though the person you love is far away, you can still give him heart palpitations at the mere thought of you.
EMPLOY ALL FIVE SENSES
Keep those heartthrobs beating by exciting all of his senses. Send eye candy—pictures of you doing ordinary things that he misses the most, like shots of you cooking, bathing the kids or washing the car. Then get daring. Go for a professional photo shoot. Maybe even try some sexy poses in scanty clothes. Your spouse will love it, and the adventure will rouse your spirits as well.
You may miss each other’s touch, but he’ll love getting his hands on a discreetly labeled “open in private” piece of your favorite lingerie, scented with a power boost of your special perfume. It will send his heart a flutter, especially with a note attached that says, “Can’t wait to model this one in person.” Or, send a lingerie catalog and ask him to pick the perfect outfit for your reunion.
LEAVE MULTIPLE REMINDERS
Don’t let your spouse forget for a minute that you are thinking of him. Notes in his duffel bag are a must. Romance feeds on surprise, and something as simple as a Post-it note that says “I love your smile” on a new tube of toothpaste, or one that reads, “Wish I could keep you warm” inside a sock will tickle his heart (and toes.) Litter your loved one’s belongings with them. Let him discover one month after he’s away.
Keeping the spark alive can be a joyful, even lustful, endeavor that can strengthen a relationship and heighten the joy of your reunion. It takes time, but your spouse will love you for the effort.
OHER IDEAS FOR KEEPING THE HOME FIRES HOT:
1. Transfer your picture to a pillowcase. Attach a note that says, “Let’s spend the night together.”
2. Buy a talking frame in an electronics store. Send your picture and a happy message: “Hey handsome, can’t wait to squeeze you.” He’ll love the sight and sound of you.
3. Make your own newsletter. Cut and paste local sports stories, horoscopes, comics,whatever floats his boat. Write articles and add pictures about your epic love story. The news will never have looked so good to him.
4. Burn your own CD with you as the DJ. Personally dedicate each hand-picked song to him. Decorate the cover with words and pictures that have special significance to just you two.
5. Keep the mystery alive. Glue a big picture of yourself to a jigsaw puzzle and cut it out in the shape of the pieces. Or have one made on a photo Web site. Send him a piece or two each day. He’ll love the anticipation of putting you all together!