This Is What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Drinking

Plus, the one thing you should stop doing in front of your infant, and what happens to your body when you stop drinking. March 10, 2021 Today's Issue Here's [how I show my wife I appreciate her,]( according to 12 men. You [need to do this one thing with your kids]( to make sure they get through the pandemic in one piece. All grown-ups [need to re-read this classic book, ASAP.]( Here's [the single best purchase I made]( during the pandemic. This is [what happens to your body when you stop drinking,]( according to science. You need to [stop doing this one thing]( in front of your infant. Appreciation matters a lot in marriage. A simple “Thank You” is great. But, let’s be honest, it’s the store brand of showing gratitude and acknowledgement. True appreciation is deeper, and much more nuanced. It’s about validation, saying — through words or through actions; often through both — I recognized this great thing you did, I’m thinking about you and how wonderful you are, or, simply, I notice you and don’t take you for granted. The form this takes is different throughout every marriage, which is why [we spoke to 15 men about the ways they show appreciation to their wife](. One spoke of writing daily notes, another about learning his wife’s love language, and another about stepping out of his comfort zone. All of them offer different examples of what appreciation looks like — and how to add more of it to your marriage. [showappreciation-header]( Love & Money [How I Show My Wife Appreciation, According to 15 Men]( There are a lot of things that go into a happy marriage. But showing appreciation is one of the most important. [Read More]( ADVERTISEMENT [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [unnamed]( Parenting [The Pandemic Will Change the Way Today’s Kids Grow Up. Play Can Help.]( Social isolation can take a toll, but play can help. [Read More]( [phantom-tollbooth]( Play [Norton Juster RIP: Why Grown-Ups Should Reread ‘Phantom Tollbooth’ ASAP]( Beloved author Norton Juster has died at 91 years old. The wisdom of his most famous book is just as good for parents as it is for kids. [Read More]( [unnamed-2]( Gear [Why a Bidet Is the Best Thing I Bought During the Pandemic]( Your only regret will be that you didn't switch sooner. [Read More]( [unnamed-3]( Health & Science [What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Drinking]( The effects are wide-ranging, fast, and enough to give any drinker pause. [Read More]( [cursing-man]( Parenting [When Do I Have to Stop Cursing in Front of My Infant?]( Cuss words are easy for infants to learn as early as a year old. Cut that shit out as soon as possible. [Read More]( ADVERTISEMENT [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( ADVERTISEMENT [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( Not subscribed to Fatherly? [Sign up here](. Add today@mail.fatherly.com to your safe-sender list so our emails get to your inbox. [Manage Email Preferences]( or [Unsubscribe]( [|]( [View in browser]( [Link](