The 10 Greatest Christmas Gifts for the Woman in Your Life More Precious Than Diamonds

There are many reasons why the divorce rate today is so high. There is incredible pressure on couples with the economy and housing situation. Budgets are tight this year so here is a Christmas gift list that will make you a winner in her eyes.

1. Let her overhear you tell your friends what a great cook she is, how great a wife and mother she is, and how sexy she is. Do this often so she really knows you are proud of her and her role as a woman. My husband's greatest gift this Christmas was writing his friends about his wife, the writer. He wrote them how he loved me and supported me in my writing even though my articles sometimes go against the grain of popular belief. That to me was worth more than diamonds. I know you appreciate her, but telling others and doing it so she hears it will make her feel like she is a queen.

2. Take the kids out for the day, telling her to spend the whole day sewing, writing, visiting friends, and the only rule is no housework. She will protest she does not have time, but then will be so happy that you have given her time to have fun. Many women feel guilty about having fun and spending time relaxing. Some women have no time because of work and obligations. Give her your winning approval for her to just have a day off.

3. If you have the money, give her an hour or a day at a day spa. This is a luxury that most women have only experienced a few times in their lives. It is such a wonderful treat and pleasure and she will have smiles for days.

4. Draw her bath, put candles on the tub, and turn out the lights. When I am stressed out, my husband does that. I protested the first time, that is wasn't necessary but the effect was wonderful. The next time I didn't object. He knows better than I do at times when I need the treatment. If you are a man, who does not usually do this kind of thing, you might find it gives you benefits that you will appreciate. A relaxed woman is more receptive to making love.

5. Give her a back massage without the intent of sex. If you do it without the intent, she will relax and perhaps get in the mood from her side.

6. Download a 'chick flick' that she wants to watch and watch it with her. Watch it with a good attitude, uncomplaining. Put your arm around her, wrap a blanket around you both and snuggle. You may find that the benefits outweigh the boredom of the movie for you.

7. Go for a drive to the mountains or the beach in the evening and get romantic. Most women love to make out in the car as they did when you first dating.

8. Support her in her passion or hobby. Do some of her chores at times so that she is free to have that down time. Men have hobbies but women usually have little time for theirs. They need the relaxation too. Remember again, that a satisfied woman is more likely to be in the mood for your romantic overtures.

9. Tell her often she is sexy to you. She may not feel sexy because of age, wrinkles or added pounds but you can make her feel better about her image. She needs to know that to you, she is still beautiful.

10. To those of you who have a wife who is overweight and you would like her to lose weight, here is a gift suggestion. Most women eat abnormally because of emotions. If you want her to lose weight, you may have to improve your attitude. If you stop nagging her and making negative comments she will do better. Take up a walking program that includes the both of you. Go to the beach and walk. Go to a park and walk. The point is to do it together and enjoy the time spent with each other. If you let her know how much you love her with the added pounds, she may then choose to lose weight. If you make her feel ugly, fat, and unappealing, she will eat more. Your rejection of her only drives her to eat more because she is unhappy.

If your relationship is really negative, than the greatest gift you can give her is to seek counseling to repair it. Men complain that they never saw the divorce coming. That is because many men have their head into business while their marriage self destructs. Men tend to wait until the divorce papers come in the mail, before they face the fact that their relationship is in a crisis. Most women need more than your paycheck. A good woman wants a part of your heart and time. Just because you support her financially, does not mean that you don't need to tell her you love her and that she is sexy. She needs to hear it guys. She needs to feel it. Putting down the newspaper and giving her your eye to eye attention when she talks to you says so much about your relationship.

11. Bonus Gift: Love her and accept her with your heart. If you are not committed to your wife or partner, she knows it. Giving her your time, love and attention is a priceless gift.