Indeed it was special Mike.  I was lucky enough to marry a special guy.  If you want a cuddly wife, here's what you do:
1.  Find something to compliment her on three times in every day.  It can be dinner, her appearance, just about anything.  Make it a casual remark with no expectation of discussion.
2.  Do something really thoughtful for her unasked and without comment at least once a day--twice is better.  Bring her a cup of coffee, fluff her pillow, just about anything.
3.  If there is something she really enjoys--you going shopping with her, a movie, a favorite restaurant, do that with her every 10-15 days--once a week is better.
4.  Splash on some cologne or after shave that she doesn't hate.
She'll at first be suspicious--what are you up to?  What have you done?  What awful thing are you about to ask of her?
But within 30 days she'll be cuddling and I don't care what age you/she is.