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" Start the Waterworks Running your girl a soothing bath or a hot shower is not only a brilliant way to get her naked, but it also will make you look like a hero.   &amp;quot;When you go out of your way to create a calming space for her, it shows that you care about making her happy and helping her feel good,&amp;quot; says stress expert Kathleen Hall, author of A Life in Balance. She suggests going the extra mile by leaving a book or magazine (Cosmo, natch) by the tub and drizzling relaxing lavender oil in the water (you can find it at most drugstores).   Pour Her Fave Libation If you know your girl has had a rough day, meet her at the door with a frosty lemonade or chocolate milk, or crack open her favorite bottle of wine so it&amp;#039;s ready for her as soon as she gets home.   &amp;quot;Many people have mental associations with tastes and flavors, so when you take a sip or a bite of a particular treat, it immediately brings you back to that comforting place,&amp;quot; explains Hall. Meaning: Your private happy-hour surprise is bound to have a soothing effect on her emotional state.   Give Her a Rubdown There&amp;#039;s a reason why people shell out major cash for massages: because they feel so damn good. But why should she have to pay for a pro when she has your strong hands at her disposal? &amp;quot;A simple back scratch or five-minute shoulder rub will release a lot of tension very quickly,&amp;quot; says psychologist Martha Davis, PhD, of Santa Clara, California.   Not a professional masseur? No problem. &amp;quot;To relax her instantly, ask where her stress points and knots are \u2014 whether they&amp;#039;re in her back, her feet, or her neck \u2014 and offer to rub them out slooowly,&amp;quot; Davis adds.   Take Her Away It&amp;#039;s hard for her to tune out her daily stresses when her (and your) cell is ringing like crazy and there&amp;#039;s a pile of dirty dishes in the sink. So if you really want to help her unwind, take her out of the usual routine. &amp;quot;All you need to do is create a little sanctuary in the bedroom,&amp;quot; suggests Davis. &amp;quot;Escaping from the grind will help her forget \u2014 at least for a little while \u2014 everything she has on her plate at the moment.&amp;quot;   Turn off both of your mobiles, light some candles, and bring her dinner in bed so it really feels like a treat. Postmeal, she&amp;#039;ll be in prime position to engage in the ultimate stress-buster. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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