As time goes on in a relationship, partners might forget to show their other half how much they love them. That doesn’t mean that the love has diminished at all; it simply means that the couple has become comfortable in their romantic situation. It’s nice to show it once in a while, though, especially if you haven’t had a date in a long time. If you’re stuck for ideas, here’s how to show your love to your other half.
Go All Out on Special Occasions
Special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries are the perfect time to show your partner how much you love them, so go all out and shower them with attention. Buy them a gift they’ve wanted for a while, take them to their favorite restaurant, or even throw them a party and invite all their friends. If an anniversary or birthday is coming up, consider planning an event and using Event Bartenders to take care of the hospitality. It’ll certainly show your partner how much you care!
Do the Chores
While going all out on your partner’s birthday says a lot, so do simple acts like doing the chores. If you usually take care of the cooking and trash, consider doing more one evening by handling their half of the chores, too. Everyone deserves a night off now and again, so give your partner a break while showing them you love them.
Remember the Little Things They Say
It’s disheartening to tell your partner something only to realize they were never listening to begin with – don’t become that partner! Even if you’ve had a long day at work, make sure you listen to everything your partner says and bring it up in later conversations to show that you care.
Cook them a Three-Course Meal
Cooking a meal for your partner is always nice, but cooking them a three-course meal is even better. Tell your partner to eat a light lunch that day before getting to work on cooking up some delicious cuisine. It doesn’t matter if it doesn’t all go to plan – they’ll love the fact that you put the effort in.
Plan a Surprise Date
If romance has felt absent lately, a great way to bring it back is by planning a surprise date. Don’t tell your partner anything; just surprise them with a great evening out with just the two of you. You could take them to their favorite restaurant, have a picnic while watching the sunset, or do something a little more exciting like go-karting. You know your partner, so you’ll know the perfect date that’ll make feel especially loved.
Tell Them You Love Them
You don’t always have to make grand gestures to show someone you love them; it can be as simple as telling them that you do. Many couples don’t feel the need to say those three little words on a daily basis, and that’s fine, but you should still remember to say them now and again.
Showing love to your partner is important. The more you do it, the happier you’ll both be in the relationship.
Dr. Declan Pouros
A senior academic researcher, reviewer, and editor, Dr. Declan Pouros is also an internationally accredited psychotherapist. He earned his PhD in Psychological Counseling and Guidance, and in the years since, he has taught in the Department of Psychological Counseling and Guidance himself.He has also authored papers that have gone on to appear in such world-renowned journals as the European Journal of Psychological Assessment, Psychological Reports, the Scandinavian Journal of Psychology. Asia Pacific Psychiatry, and Computers in Human Behaviour.
