I can’t speak for everyone, but in my limited experience, relationships don’t have to be hard.  One of the best ways to nurture a relationship is to let your partner know that you love and appreciate him or her.  And even better than telling someone you love them is to show them you love them.  If you’re in the mood for love, try saying “I love you” in a new way this weekend.

  1. Make their lunch to take to work.
  2. Leave a note on their pillow with a sweet message.
  3. Take on one of their household chores for a week and don’t even mention it.
  4. Give them a footrub. (If their feet are funky, soak a towel in water, microwave it to heat it up, and use it to rub them tootsies. Wonderful for them, less gross for you.)
  5. Pick up their favorite indulgence at the grocery store. (Mmmm… bacon…)
  6. Wear a nice outfit just for them.
  7. Light a candle at dinnertime.
  8. Automatically choose a movie your partner would enjoy for a night.
  9. Make their coffee in the morning.
  10. Leave a post-it note on their steering wheel.
  11. Sincerely compliment your partner the next time you have a nice thought about them.
  12. Put together a mini photo album or slideshow of pictures of you together.
  13. Put on a favorite song and share a dance. It’s amazing how much closer that 3 or 4 minutes can bring you.
  14. Turn down their side of the bed.
  15. Offer a hand massage.
  16. Tell a friend how much you love your partner.
  17. Try their hobby for a day. (Fore!)
  18. Gentlemen, open her car door. Ladies, open their door from the inside.
  19. Make “I love you” the last words you say to each other before drifting off.
  20. Put on their favorite cologne or perfume even if you’re just sitting around the house together.
  21. Hold their hand during a movie.
  22. Let them tell you about their day and their dreams, and really listen.
  23. Make a “Songs That Remind Me of You” playlist on their mp3 player.
  24. Towel off their hair after a shower.
  25. Feed them the first bite of dinner.
  26. Have a chilled glass of wine waiting at the end of a long day.
  27. IM just to say “hi” on your lunch break.
  28. Tell a joke and make your partner laugh.
  29. Put more covers back on their side.
  30. Ask their opinion.
  31. Ask questions before jumping to conclusions.
  32. Trust their judgement.
  33. Send a handwritten love note in the mail.
  34. Arrange for your partner to have a night out with their best friend.
  35. Keep their secrets.
  36. Call when you’re going to be late.
  37. Fix the toilet that won’t stop running. (Wait, maybe that’s just me…)

Remember that loving someone isn’t just a feeling, it’s a series of actions.  What other ways do you show love to the folks in your life?

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