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Do you ever feel like you struggle to show people in your life how much you love them? You try so hard to show them, but your efforts aren’t getting the job done? Are you wanting to show someone you love them without saying it?

Have you ever heard of the five love languages? More than likely the person you are trying to show how much you love them, has a different love language than you! Not that they shouldn’t be appreciative of the efforts you are making, but you may need to show them in different ways than what you would want them to show you.

If you haven’t learned what your love language is, I highly recommend you take the quiz to find out. Urge your husband or significant other to find out theirs as well. Even your children will have a love language! Finding out this information will completely change how you show someone you love them and vice versa.

Here is a list of the five love languages:

• Physical Touch
• Words of Affirmation
• Quality Time
• Receiving Gifts
• Acts of Service

Below are ways to show someone you love them without saying it based on love languages and simple but meaningful gestures.

Simple Ways to SHoW How Much You Love Him or Her

Buy a cute gift because it reminds you of them.

Buy their favorite candy or snack.

Put down your phone and engage in genuine conversation.

Send flowers to their workplace.

Write a sweet note to leave in their lunchbox or somewhere they will see it.

Give them a wallet card so they can have a sweet note to read with them every day.

Send a sweet and thoughtful text message sometime during the day.

Give them something that will make them smile every time they look at it.

Show gratitude for having them in your life.

Hold their hand in when you are out in public.

Share the reasons why you love them.

Ask them how they are doing.

Be a good listener when they are talking to you.

Make time for them. Whether it’s time for a date night or just time to hang out with them at home.

Do something that you know they like.

Support all their goals, aspirations, and dreams.

Celebrate their wins!

Make their favorite dinner.

Lighten their load. Pick a chore or something at home and do it for them.

Do a simple act of kindness towards them.

Take an interest in things they like.

Take them out on a date.

Plan a surprise weekend get-a-way.

Tell them all the reasons you are thankful for them.

Learning about their love language will also give you ideas on ways to show them love that they are receptive to.

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Simple Ways to Show How Much You Love Your Kids

Cuddle with them on the couch.

Give them a high five.

Say encouraging things to them.

Read them a book or let them read the book to you!

Ask them how their day was.

Ask them what the best part of their day was.

Go for a walk with them or play outside.

Pay attention and listen when they are talking to you, telling you a story, or simply just want to tell you how they are doing.

Tell them you are proud of them and their accomplishments!

Take them out to get their favorite food.

Cook their favorite food for dinner.

Play a boardgame together.

Spend time laughing and telling jokes.

Learn about what they are interested in.

Give them a big bear hug.

Write a note and put it in their lunchbox or backpack.

Tuck them in at bedtime.

Thank them for listening to you and following directions.

Teach them something new.

Include them in things like cooking and yardwork.

Encourage them when they are trying something new.

Ask them to tell you a story.

Ask their opinion and ask them why they chose that answer.

Simple Ways to Show a Friend How much you love them

Ask them out for a coffee date.

Have a girl’s or guy’s night out.

Ask them if they need help with anything right now.

Send them a message letting them know you are thankful for your friendship.

Be there for them when they need you.

Give them a book.

Send them a birthday card in the mail.

Plan a fun adventure with them.

Bake their favorite treat.

Encourage and empower them. Send them messages or tell them how strong they are!

Buy a small gift that reminds you of them.

Confide in your friends and let them confide in you as well.

Check in on them regularly.

Celebrate their successes!

Give them a big hug.

Remember things that are important to them.

Do something to help them- take a load off them by helping with chores or help them with a project.

Always keep your word.

Host a dinner party and invite your friends.

Say thank you- even for just being your friend.

Reminisce on fun and exciting times that you have shared.

Create inside jokes with your friends.

Call or FaceTime them if you haven’t seen each other in a while.

There are so many wonderful ways to show someone you love them without saying the words “I love you.” I hope I have inspired you to show some love to the people who mean the most to you! These are just a few ways that I enjoy expressing my love for the people in my life. What ways do you like to express your love?

Until next time,

Catherine