Sometimes, the words “I love you” can be overrated and merely saying it wouldn’t bring the desired outcome.
However, some simple acts, knowingly or unknowingly to you can make your partner feel loved. These days, it’s even the simple things that show love the most. According to a research in UK, it was the little things rather than the big ones that made the difference in relationships.
These 8 simple things would show your partner you truly care.
1. HELPING WITH CHORES
Helping your partner with their routine chores would save them a lot of stress, and these would very much make them feel appreciated and as well delighted. This might be a very simple gesture, but it’s one with tremendous effects.
2. A COMPLIMENT
Complimenting your partner probably for their looks, or when they look good in a dress is another simple thing that would tell them you care — making someone feel better about themselves show care.
3. COMPLIMENTING THEM WHEN WITH OTHER PEOPLE
If you thought complimenting your partner would show you care then try complimenting them when with others. Complimenting your partner when with others would make them feel super adored in a way merely saying “I love you” can’t.
4. LISTENING TO THEM
People don’t know this, but listening to your partner is another effective way of showing love. Listening demands attention and care; so when you listen to your partner, it shows they have your attention and you value them.
5. SHARING AN EARLY MORNING KISS
Couples who kiss each other early in the morning live a happier life and have better relationships than couples who don’t. Doing something as simple as this only shows that you have them in mind and they are the first on your mind after waking up. It shows bond, affection and care.
6. PDA AT HOME
Showing affection to your partner when at home also shows that you have them in mind. Simple acts like cuddling, holding hands and hugging each other even when at home shows genuine interest and desire — and sometimes this is better than “I love you”.
7. THANK YOU
A simple appreciation even for the not-so-big things also shows that you care. Appreciating only the big things done shows a bit of selfishness; but when you appreciate the little things your partner does, it shows genuine care.
8. SUPPORTING YOUR PARTNER IN A SPECIAL EVENT
Showing support to your partner in an event that means a lot to them especially in their career or anything they are passionate about is another simple gesture that shows love. The world saw the loving wife and woman in Michelle Obama just for being her husband’s side and showing huge support and efforts during the election campaign that made him president.
Simple things are really what matters most; they are what separates the successful relationships from the unsuccessful. Don’t wait to show a big gesture to your partner — that chance might never come, but you have every day to show the huge gestures.
Shawn