I'll play! This idea works. 

At home, hubby and I have a love journal. Laugh if you must, but it's what keeps us in check when we argue. You'd be surprised how hard it is to kick someone to the couch after reading a page on ten little things they love about you. Incredibly cheesy, I know, but effective. 

That's how I see your love list idea. Falling into despair and giving up becomes quite the challenge when you consciously go about jotting down ten little things you love about life.