I sadly cannot remember a lot of things that my ex-wife, who was a Cluster-B type - possibly BPD, did for me that really meant something. I did receive nice gifts on my birthday, she did cook us dinner, and when she was out of town on business she would often bring me back things from her travel. Those things were nice...but sort of were empty obligations. She was loyal and never cheated on me and I was thankful for that.
I would have gladly taken back every gift and ate cereal for every meal if it meant watching her give me a desirable look, a compassionate hug, or even getting close to me in bed and telling me how great I was. I remember going to a friends wedding and desperately wanting to slow dance with her and her response was "I don't feel like it". I remember being devastated by that. Even though sex can be wonderful, I longed for romance. I realize that's not very ALPHA, but in marriage I think it's a must.
As you can imagine, it was a virtually sexless 3 year marriage. She fought major depression and her anti-depressants killed her sex drive. I could not fix this woman.
When I reflect on my marriage, I longed for all of the little meaningless gestures that mattered the most. I really don't think I'll ever be married again (it's just too much of a risk) so I'm saddened by my one failed opportunity.
You married guys out there, take the time to really hug your wife and really stare into her eyes once in awhile. Really appreciate what you have if your wife really IS a good person.