#LoveBetter is a new campaign from One Love that aims to educate people about healthy dating habits and inspire them to make healthier commitments to the people they care about. How then can you contribute to #LoveBetter? Saying “I Love You” is crucial, but only if you’re prepared to say it aloud. There are many methods to show your special someone you care without ever speaking a word. Even if it’s important to use words to communicate your gratitude. Actions speak louder than words, as the proverb says. In light of this, here are 19 nonverbal methods to express your love for your special someone.
Pay attention actively
Hearing and attentive listening are very different things. Hearing comes naturally to the majority of us. We automatically detect sound with our ears. While listening is something you actively choose to do. To put it another way, a good listener focuses on what the other person is saying with the goal of understanding them. This entails asking insightful questions during the conversation in addition to passively taking in what the other person is saying. Good listeners also take note of the way their significant other is communicating with them. It’s possible that a person’s body language reveals more about their emotions than their words do. Being a good listener demonstrates to your significant other that you are genuinely interested in their feelings. We advance due to this to our next tip
Check in on your significant other.
Don’t just ask how your significant other is doing; be precise. Inquire with them about the undertaking they have been engaged in since the year’s beginning. What do they think of their new boss? This seems straightforward enough. But we frequently fail to truly connect with our partners when we become mired in the routine of a relationship. This will demonstrate your concern for what they are going through.
Don’t scroll while talking.
Social media has made our globe incredibly connected. Being attentive is fantastic for your online social life, but it’s not necessarily the best for your romantic connection. How many times have you been caught talking to your S.O. while going through Instagram? or conversing while concurrently checking our email. Disconnecting and concentrating on the present moment might be beneficial at times. Try scheduling regular times to spend time together, such as over dinner or working on a project. This will give your significant other the impression that you find them interesting and want to be around them.
Give them your time
It’s been a few weeks since you and your significant other have had quality time together. Even though you really wanted to go see your buddies play baseball or check out that new art show. Even though you might feel like you’re losing out. Making time for your special someone will show them how much you care. It’s understandable that you shouldn’t expect to spend all of your time with your significant other. But it’s still worthwhile to make an effort to include them in your plans. Each person has freedom to pursue their own interests while yet making time for the other in a good partnership.
Spend Time with Friends
You should make an attempt to get to know your S.O.’s buddies as they probably exist before you two started dating. By making an effort to get to know their friends. You can show your significant other that you are interested in them and their friends.
Send them arbitrary sweet messages.
Sending your significant other amusing GIFs, adorable emoticons, or just simple words like “Thinking of you” or “Hey beautiful. Hope you are having a great day” is a sweet way to let them know you’re thinking of them.
Write a Love Letter
Since we can now readily and swiftly interact through different ways, receiving handwritten notes is uncommon. But receiving a note in the mail or discovering one under your pillow has a very romantic quality. These modest acts demonstrate your love and appreciation for your special someone by demonstrating that you have thought about them enough to write them a nice note.
Display Love in Public
This isn’t the place for over-the-top demonstrations of affection. A simple hand squeeze or kiss on the cheek will do the trick without upsetting anyone else in the vicinity.
Be the loudest advocate for your partner.
Do they put up a lot of effort to get that promotion? Have they been engaged in a project that they are genuinely invested in? Encourage them with your words and deeds while supporting their goals. Do you possess a special talent that could advance your significant other’s project? Offer to assist. Does your significant other require a sounding board to test ideas? So, now is a great opportunity to practice those active listening techniques we discussed before. You can demonstrate to your significant other that you care about their success and happiness by encouraging and supporting them as they pursue their goals.
Prepare your partner’s favorite meal for dinner (or breakfast in bed)
With so many dining options, it can be simple to just order takeout and dine together. This can quickly become a habit. Try cooking their favorite meal or serving them breakfast in bed to spice things up a bit and offer something unique for your mate. It will require some work on your part to prepare a special lunch for your SO. But that’s okay because that’s what makes it special.
Support Your SO During Difficult Times
Respond to concerns you are aware your SO has. Asking about particular instances that you are aware of will encourage your significant other to open up because it might be difficult to bring up issues that are possibly dragging you down. Also keep in mind that you want to be encouraging, not preachy. Giving your partner some freedom to express themselves without offering suggestions can go a long way. It can be difficult to strike a healthy balance between allowing your spouse to vent and assisting them in finding answers to their problems. But a good rule of thumb is to ask them if they’re receptive to hearing your advice before you offer it.
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