Seven Small Gestures to Say "I Love You"

Do you think your significant other feels neglected? Perhaps you are involved in a long-term relationship and want to reignite the spark that’s missing. Or you may wish to keep your new love interest happy. Regardless of your situation, you should consider displaying your affection with the following seven small gestures to say “I love you.”

Cook Dinner

One of the most romantic ways to show your love for your partner is to cook dinner for her. Prepare something delicious for your loved one on a day when she has to work late and will be too tired to cook. Make the night special by decorating the table with nice linens, buying some flowers for a centerpiece, and lighting some aromatic candles.

Hide a Love Note

Many long-lasting couples have one thing in common: They shower each other with love notes for life. Who says sending mushy love messages has to end when you become adults? Write down something special for your sweetheart and hide it some place where he will definitely find it later. Some great places include a sock drawer, taped to the car steering wheel, or inside the refrigerator.

Brag About Your Partner

Make your special someone feel loved by bragging about him to others while he’s present. For example, tell your parents how he calls you each day during his lunch break. Or praise him for taking out the trash each afternoon.

Show a Little PDA

You can say “I love you” to your significant other and the world with a little PDA, or public display of affection. Grab her hand as the two of you walk into the grocery store. Give her a lingering kiss on the lips while walking in the park. Put your arm around her at the movie theater. Showing affection publicly will make her feel loved and secure in the relationship.

Surprise Your Loved One with a Gift

Show your partner how much you love him by surprising him with a small gift. You don’t have to spend a ton of money. You simply need to put some thought into buying something he would enjoy. For example, you could purchase him his favorite candy bar and tie a bow around it. Or you could make him a new picture frame; then, you could place a goofy picture of the two of you in it.

Dance With Your Mate

Does your partner tell you that you don’t spend enough quality time with her? If so, you should consider displaying your love to her by dancing with her. Surprise her by dressing up in your best suit of clothes, playing her favorite music, and asking her for a dance.

Complete a Chore for Your Loved One

An inexpensive way to display your love to someone is to work for him. Surprise your significant other today by completing a dreaded chore for him. Perhaps he’s been putting off washing his car for two weeks. While he’s away from home, get out a bucket, a rag, the hose, some car cleaner, and wash his car for him. Or you could volunteer to get the oil changed or clean out his aquarium.

You don’t need a special occasion to show your significant other how much you love her. Remember, actions often speak louder than words. Try one or more of the above seven small gestures. You might be surprised at how far a little romance will take you.