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your expression is the most important." ~Janet Lane

8. Don't complain when he needs some space. In fact, don't complain. Choose to take a positive approach. You will disagree with him, but learn to handle disputes fairly. "A smile is a powerful weapon; you can even break ice with it. " ~Author Unknown

9. Find a way to minimize the tension associated with stressful situations. If you and he have a hard time being civil when talking about money, act like you're financial counselors. Speak to each other about your finances as if they belong to some other couple. Creative ways to reduce known stressors will leave you both less stressed, more relaxed and smiling. "Peace begins with a smile." ~Mother Teresa

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10. Do as I did. Take a bite of a nutrition bar and discover it is full of bugs. Freak out and spit in all directions. It'll crack him up and you'll end up laughing, too! Sometimes life's most unsavory experiences create the biggest smiles! "Every day you spend without a smile is a lost day." ~Author Unknown

You have everything to gain, and nothing to lose when you make your guy smile. Though times are tough, everyday brings fresh opportunities for joy-if you're willing to look for them. Smiling during hard times doesn't indicate weakness or an acceptance of the wrongs of the world. Smiling is a coping mechanism, a refusal to give up, a strength. As Shakespeare said, "The robbed that smiles, steals something from the thief."

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