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Cosmo for your guy: 4 ways to help her chill.(SHOW THIS TO YOUR MAN)

Cosmopolitan

| September 01, 2006 | Benjamin, Jennifer | COPYRIGHT 2006 Hearst Communications, reprinted with permission of Hearst. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

* When your girl is stressed, bummed out, and generally having a crappy day, you can mellow her mood--and win major brownie points in the process--by cribbing these tips.

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.

"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," 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's ready for her as soon as she gets home.

"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," explains Hall. Meaning: Your private happy-hour surprise is bound to have a soothing effect on her emotional ...

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