20 Ways To Make Someone Smile

Do you want to put a smile on someone's face today? And because smiling is contagious, it probably won't just be one person you make smile today.

Here are 20 ways to turn that frown upside down.

1. Send some flowers to your partner at work.
2. Compliment a friend or work colleague on their appearance.
3. Donate something to charity.
4. Take a friend out to lunch.
5. Let someone know you miss them.
6. Make a surprise telephone call to your partner at work, just to say hi.
7. Hold a door open for someone walking behind you.
8. Hug your partner for no reason.
9. Leave a joke on a friends answer machine.
10. Send a card to a friend letting them know what a good friend they are.
11. Give up your seat on the train to someone when there aren't any.
12. Share your umbrella on a rainy day.
13. If they need anything while you're out shopping, ask a friend.
14. Plan an indoor picnic with your children when it's raining.
15. Leave a love letter somewhere where your partner will find it.
16. Send someone an unexpected and unusual gift like chocolate, flowers or sex toys.
17. Tell your child you're proud of them.
18. Tell someone you thought about them the other day.
19. Cook a surprise meal for your partner one night, especially if they normally do the cooking.
20. Tell your partner you love them.

Did you know it takes only 17 muscles to smile, but 43 to frown. When you could just smile, why waste all that energy frowning.

Here are 5 more facts about smiling.

1. Women smile more than men.
2. Smiling releases endorphins that make us feel better.
3. We are all born with the ability to smile, it's not something we learn from others.
4. A smile is a universal expression of happiness.
5. A smiling person is thought to be a more pleasant, attractive, sociable, competent and sincere than a non-smiling person.

Just remember, smiling is the easiest and cheapest way of improving your looks.

Romance

What woman doesn't want to be treated to a little romance every once in a while? Communicate with your partner on every level and anticipate their needs and desires. Look at your partner when they are talking and hold their gaze.

Remember birthdays, anniversaries and landmark days such as the day your first met or first kissed, and plan something ... maybe a return to the first date location. Listen to clues that your partner might drop, such as their favorite dessert or books they like, and surprise them with little gifts.

In terms of dates, learn how to cook your partner's favorite dish. Take your partner on a picnic to the park or beach and prepare in advance without involving them.

Try doing little things to get right at your partner's soft spot. Phone just to say hello, I love you and give your partner a nice surprise. Bring home take out from their favorite restaurant or take them to their favorite ice cream shop.

Learn how to hug, cuddle and make physical contact. When the occasion arises, Dance together. Do and hold hands anything to make your partner feel close to you.

Try doing little things to get right at your partner's soft spot. Phone just to say hello, I love you and give your partner a nice surprise. Do and hold hands anything to make your partner feel close to you.

In terms of dates, learn how to cook your partner's favorite dish.

Write him/her a letter and let them know that you love them and you mean it. Use nice stationary, or make your own card, which shows thought and inspiration.