The two of them are seated side by side on the park bench. The afternoon air's chill is making him feel like he has goosebumps all over.

He contemplates, "To heck with it, either she will or she won't." Genuflects in front of her. Tries to take the ring out of his pocket. Lets it slip because he's got sauerkraut on his fingers.

The ring clinks on the ground…

He can hardly bear to look at her, not having imagined in his mind the unanticipated gawky turn of events. He is flabbergasted by the fact that she's crying. She hugs him and says softly, "Yes, I will marry you, and that's enough sauerkraut for you!"

You might call this a fairy tale ending. But marriage is a lifelong undertaking. It takes work to keep the fire burning. Many people become inattentive after a few years of marriage. Unaware that our partners want unstructured romance. Even if they don't verbalize it.

A little unexpected pleasure every so often lasts a long time. Lifetime loyalty is the marriage agreement. In view of that, let's pledge to become good at making them happy. Apart from becoming clowns, we have got to do all we can to make certain that they laugh (or smile at any rate) every day.

Okay, so you say that you're one of the most humdrum people you've met. What you lack in humor, you can make up for by being caring. Caring for them and caring for yourself.

Yep, you heard me right. Take pride in your appearance. Being a grandparent doesn't mean you have to look haggard. Go to the beautician. You need a haircut. Go to the mall. Find clothes that provide that stylish yet classic look. Have a personal style revolution.

Give me a visit in my dental office in Flushing and you'll receive the makeover that will have your spouse trembling with exhilaration. When we have the Flushing porcelain veneers placed, you'll look as young as you were the day you were betrothed. I'll tend to your teeth. You can handle everything else.