DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been together since August 2012 and have lived together since last summer. He is perfect in every way. He wakes me every morning with a smile and a kiss and pours me a cup of tea. He never goes anywhere without letting me know he thinks I'm beautiful and telling me how much he loves me.
He gets home before I do most nights, has a glass of wine and a hot bath waiting for me, and cooks dinner while I'm in the tub. He's amazing! The only problem is, I was with sooo many of the wrong men for years, I have forgotten how to spoil a man in return.
I want him to know how much I appreciate and love him, but I don't know how. I just want him to know he's the one I want to sit on the porch with one day, watching our grandchildren play. I don't want to lose him because he thinks I don't appreciate all he does. Please help. -- KNOWS A GOOD THING IN NEW JERSEY
DEAR KNOWS: When your boyfriend does something for you, thank him for it. Tell him you love him and give him affection in abundance. Express how fortunate you feel to have him in your life. Look for things you can do that will make his life easier, and put forth an effort to reciprocate the many thoughtful things he does for you. Every man is different, but this would be a good start in getting your message across.