22 WAYS TO CHERISH YOUR WIFE ON NATIONAL WIFE DAY

Each year, on the third Sunday of September, husbands have a chance to love on their wives a little extra. Why? Because it’s National Wife Day! 

Of course, extraordinary couples know the importance of showing appreciation and gratitude throughout the year. But it’s helpful to have special relationship holidays where you can go the extra mile to celebrate your spouse. 

This year, mark your calendar for National Wife Day and pick out a few activities from the list below. Whether you’re giving your wife time to herself, planning a special date, or going all-out in the bedroom, the key is to be intentional on National Wife Day. 

Top Ways to Celebrate National Wife Day

Husbands, if you don’t know what makes your wife feel appreciated, now is the time to ask her. Don’t overcomplicate it. She might have plenty of ideas of what is meaningful to her. Take that into consideration! 

That said, National Wife Day is also a great opportunity to try new things and surprise your spouse with a loving gesture. So here are 22 thoughtful ideas to make the most of this day. 

Get Creative and Crafty For Her

Authenticity and vulnerability are some of the most important aspects of loving your wife. So take time to lean into your creative side and let that love shine through. 

1. Create a personalized playlist of songs that remind you of her. 
2. Dig up some old photos of the two of you and get them professionally printed or framed. 
3. Write a series of love letters to your wife. For example, write one letter for each year you’ve been together and reflect on what you’ve been through as a couple. 
4. Create a “Love Jar” filled with inside jokes, reasons you love her, memories that make you smile, or simple (but effective) compliments. 
5. Buy or make a piece of art that symbolizes your marriage. You could even commission a local artist to paint a photo from your wedding day! 

Help Her Relax and Recharge

A great way to cherish your wife is by making her life easier. Many wives feel guilty about taking time for themselves. So on National Wife Day, help your wife rest and relax with these ideas. 

1. Bring your wife breakfast in bed on National Wife Day. And make sure to clean up the kitchen afterward! 
2. Give your wife a long massage in whatever place she feels tension. 
3. Purchase some candles or soaps and encourage her to take a long shower or bath. 
4. Plan a weekend getaway or a day trip to a place she loves or wants to visit. 
5. Tackle a home project for your wife. Whether it’s a complete room transformation or a few simple home maintenance tasks, you can show love to your wife by taking some things off her to-do list. 

Take Initiative and Make a Plan 

Effort is sexy. So spend time planning activities or acts of service to surprise your wife. It doesn’t have to be elaborate; it’s being intentional that matters. 

1. Schedule a couples photoshoot. Either arrange with a professional photographer or set up a tripod to do it yourself. Then, give her a heads-up about what to wear. 
2. Arrange a “Dream Day” for your wife. Plan an itinerary of things she loves but rarely gets to do. Shopping at her favorite store? Lunch at a fancy restaurant? An at-home movie marathon? Ask your wife if you need ideas! 
3. Plan a sunrise or sunset picnic. If you’re early birds, get coffee and donuts and go watch the sunrise. Or if evenings are more your thing, plan a small picnic at a park or lake. 
4. Take over “dinner duty” for a whole week. Give your wife a break from cooking and handle everything for her—meal planning, shopping, cooking, and cleaning. 
5. Plan out the next month of dates. (Click here for 78 date ideas.) 
6. Initiate sex with your wife. Take your time pleasuring her during foreplay and intercourse. 

Something Sweet and Simple

Sometimes, the simplest things are the most powerful. Show your wife you appreciate her on National Wife Day with some of these subtle but sweet ideas. 

1. Post her on social media. If you’re both on social media, share a few of your favorite photos and describe what your wife means to you. Your friends and family deserve to know how amazing she is, too! 
2. Surprise her at work with lunch or coffee—and include a sweet or sexy note for her to read. 
3. Dedicate an hour to just listening. Cuddle up without any distractions (ahem, no phone!) and have a conversation with your wife. If you think you’ll run out of things to talk about, keep a deck of conversation cards on hand, like 88 Great Conversation Starters or TableTopics.
4. Bring home her favorite flowers. If you don’t know them, ask. And write it down so you don’t forget! 
5. Arrange a few surprise calls for her from long-distance friends or family. And while she’s on the phone, keep the kids occupied so they don’t interrupt her. 
6. Kiss her forehead. Kiss her anywhere. Just kiss her!