The words \u201cI love you,\u201d get thrown around these days, and sometimes those three little words don’t mean all that much\u2014especially when your actions don\u2019t meet them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Everyone shows and wants to receive affection differently, and every relationship is unique. But if you\u2019re stuck for ideas, here are 15 fun and creative ways to show affection to your partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Write your love story.<\/strong> 2. Drive somewhere.<\/strong> 3. Help them.<\/strong> 4. Start from the beginning.<\/strong> 5. Make a video. 6. Visit their world.<\/strong> 7. Remember the little things.<\/strong> 8. Create your relationship soundtrack.<\/strong> 9. Pick them up their favorite candy bar from the store.<\/strong> 10. Write them an ‘open when’ collection of letters.<\/strong> 11. Send a special delivery.<\/strong> 12. Tuck an \u201cI love you\u201d note in their wallet, purse, or bag.<\/strong> 13. Do the dishes or tidy up.<\/strong> 14. Give them a hug when they walk through the door.<\/strong> 15. Make their all-time favorite meal as a child.<\/strong> There are endless ways to show your affection to the one you love. Use these ideas as inspiration, try them out, then think of your own.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Everyone shows and wants to receive affection differently. Here are some unique things you can try. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":141,"featured_media":17093,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[884,894,987,891],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17091","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dating-advice","category-healthy-relationships","category-love","category-relationship-advice"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nInclude the day you first met, where you currently are in your relationship, and where you hope you end up together. And don\u2019t worry if you\u2019re not a writer\u2014collect old emails, texts, and notes and put them into a book or box to give to your partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nPack an overnight bag, get in the car, and start driving… somewhere, anywhere. Don\u2019t plan where you\u2019re going, and don\u2019t look at the map. Instead, lose yourself in the adventure, and just enjoy each other\u2019s company. Bring along your favorite snacks, make a playlist your partner will love, and see where the road takes you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nYou can do this in so many ways. Maybe you run some errands for them because you know they\u2019re a little busy this week. Maybe you help them put that new desk together because\u2026 well, flat pack furniture is the DEVIL. Maybe you tidy up their office space because you know it\u2019s been driving them crazy, but they were avoiding doing it. Or maybe you take their car to the car wash. Whatever it is, it\u2019s about doing what you can to help the one you love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nPlan a day when you revisit the place you first met, first said I love you, first had an official dater, or whatever memorable events have taken place in your relationship so far. Taking a trip down memory lane will bring back all those warm, fuzzy emotions you had at the beginning, and remind you of how far you\u2019ve come together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong>Set your camera up, and sit there and talk about what you love about your partner. What they\u2019ve taught you, how you\u2019ve grown, and what they mean to you. Tell them all the words you feel and want to say, but maybe never have. Don\u2019t worry about being cheesy! If it comes from your heart, your partner will feel it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nWhatever their biggest passion is, enjoy it with them for a day. They\u2019ll appreciate you taking an interest in what lights them up, and taking time to do it with them. They might even return the favor after!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nThis might be the date of your first date ever, or the anniversary of when you guys became official, or even just the way they like their coffee in the morning. It might mean remembering to text them on the day of that important meeting, then asking them how it went after. Because the truth is, it\u2019s the little things that always mean the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nMake a mix tape (or playlist), including the first song you listened to together, your favorite bands, the songs from a gig you went to, the songs you love to make-out too, and even your wedding song (if you have one!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nNot for any reason other than you saw it, you thought of them, and you wanted them to know you were thinking of them. They\u2019ll love you for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nWrite a series of letters for your partner to open whenever they need them. This might include one’s like, \u201copen when we have a fight,\u201d or \u201copen when you\u2019re having a bad day,\u201d or \u201copen on the day we get married.\u201d They can be filled with whatever words and gifts and memories you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nThis might mean sending your girlfriend a beautiful bunch of flowers once every month (or deliver them yourself), or sending your man a handwritten love letter. Have fun with it, and do something you know they\u2019ll appreciate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nThis one\u2019s great for anyone who is a little more reserved with their words, and wants to still make sure their partner knows how much they are loved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nSomething as seemingly insignificant as tidying up or doing the dishes is a wonderful and inexpensive way to take care of your partner, and give them a little time to relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nNothing says I love you like one of those warm, bear hugs, that last as long as you want. Make your partner feel appreciated, and let them know you missed them by making a fuss of them when you next see them after spending time apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nIf you don\u2019t know what this is, call their parents for help! Then get to work and surprise your love with all their favorite dishes from when they were young.<\/p>\n\n\n\n