Buttering his toothbrush? Aack, I don't even want to know more about that one!

You're right, Dotsie. There have been times in my relationship where it seems to get stale. We ignore each other, do our own things, only talking when we need to deal with bills and kids. Then one of us will start making an extra effort to be nice, or friendly, or helpful, and you can't keep from being nice back. It's a good feeling, and important to make the effort to stay close.

K