Thursday, August 16, 2012

Love list - (his & her) ways to show love in a relationship




This list that I stumbled upon (source: Self Improvement Saga) the other day is so great I just have to share it with you! Here are some great, inexpensive ways to express your love to your partner, in order to keep the spark of your relationship alive.  So c'mon; start showing some love now :-)

1. A kiss on the forehead 

2. Uninterrupted quality time 

3. A note under the pillow 

4. Tell him when he looks masculine, sexy, or hot 

5. Turn a regular day into an 'All-About-You' day just for your love 

6. Breakfast served in bed 

7. A romantic picnic indoors 

8. An unexpected dinner cruise 

9. Tell her she’s beautiful 

10. Pour on the chivalry {open doors, pull her chair out}

11. A bubble bath with rose petals and her favourite scented candles 

12. Verbalise what your relationship means to you 

13. Surprise her with her favourite flowers and chocolates 

14. An “I love you because…” list 

15. PDA {public displays of affection}

16. Heart shaped pancakes or cookies 

17. A walk in the park together {without the iPhone}

18. Hold your beloved a little tighter and longer than usual 

19. Do some of his/her chores 

20. A handwritten card sprayed with your fave scent 

21. Spoil each other 

22. Renew your marriage vows 

23. Be first to say “I’m sorry” after an argument 

24. Personalise {i.e. engrave} gifts 

25. Place an “I love you” flyer under the car’s windshield wiper 

26. Send a surprise gift to his/her workplace 

27. Support each other’s dreams 

28. Run his bath water 

29. Give your partner space when needed 

30. Put a love note in her purse 

31. Hold hands 

32. Take showers together and wash each other’s back {or whole body}

33. Look deeply into your lover’s eyes 

34. Always kiss goodbye and goodnight 

35. Boast about your mate and your relationship to mutual friends 

36. Arrange for a babysitter so you can have an unexpected date night 

37. Say how much you love each other even if you think it’s known 

38. Remember to say thank you {often}

39. Excuse each other’s mistakes 

40. Meditate together 

41. Sleep in his t-shirt 

42. Wash her hair 

43. Step outside of traditional gender roles to help each other {Cook dinner for her; take the garbage out for him}

44. Verbally reassure your lover 

45. Take photographs as a couple 

46. Give up the last piece of food on your plate 

47. Listen more intently 

48. Flirt with each other 

49. Sing your significant other a love song 

50. Get up early to help him/her get ready for work 

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