Cold weather presides over most of the country right now. What better season to heat things up with your honey? The next time she comes in after an outdoor jog or a day of gardening, bring water to a gentle boil and brew her favorite tea. Prepare her usual accompaniments: cream, sugar, honey, and, of course, a dainty spoon.
If she’s not a tea drinker (is that possible?), heat a cup of milk for hot chocolate. Yes, milk, not water. This represents your affection, after all. Some prefer this with marshmallows melting on the surface or cinnamon sprinkled on top. In my experience, whipped cream—and plenty of it—works best. The higher the swirl the more love you convey. Make it pretty. Aesthetics always count.
This concept works equally well with coffee, spiced cider, or (Yum!) a hot toddy. Whatever your lady prefers will taste that much better when made with your love. And, she’ll owe her new toasty glow to you.
Leave the kitchen as clean as you found it. While she cradles her cold hands over a steaming cup of love, tidy the mess made from your gesture. Clear all evidence. Clean out the tea infuser or toss the used bag. Rinse the whipped cream nozzle before returning it to the refrigerator. Wipe debris from the counter. Don’t negate your generous act by piling more work on the woman you love. Let clearing the aftermath serve as your final touch.
If you try this method or have a better suggestion, let me know in the comments. For weekly tips on how to show your partner love, sign up for my blog, 52 Love, in the sidebar. (This post was originally published January 7, 2019.)
Hey Tonya-
You have once again so beautifully illustrated how a woman should be treated by her love partner, you write with such grace and elegance one can not help but be moved. Thank you
-Valerie
Always grateful to move a fellow artist. Thanks for reading.
My “Acts of Service” hubby knows exactly how I like my coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, as well as his homemade soups.
<3
XOXO