Little things that say “I love you” to your other half

If you've been in a long term relationship to someone you love, it can be easy to let little tokens of appreciation just disappear. Although how often you say you love someone depends very much on your individual preferences, you can still let them know you love them in lots of little ways.

Compliments

Complimenting your spouse can boost their confidence and let them know you still think they're pretty great. If you like how he looks, he put on your favorite cologne, or she cooked your favorite meal—let them know how much you love it.

When you compliment your spouse, make sure those compliments are from the heart. A genuine comment of appreciation can help boost their confidence and make them feel loved, false flattery definitely won't.

 Leave them notes

A quick note slipped in their lunch bag or placed on the seat of their car can remind them you love them throughout the day. Little notes are a wonderful way to keep showing that you care, even if you aren't physically there at that moment.

You can also try leaving them small gifts in their coat pocket, or leaving jerky or other treats for them so they have something on hand if they frequently skip or forget their lunches.

Make them coffee

If your spouse needs a little help to get up in the morning, a cup of coffee made just the way they like it shares a powerful message of love. If your spouse isn't wild about coffee, it can also be their favorite tea or even breakfast. You know what they love the most. 

Likewise, bringing a favorite coffee from a coffee stand if they beat you out the door for work can be a wonderful mid-morning pick-me-up for them.

Cuddle up

Snuggling is one of the best ways you can show that you care. Whether you're sharing a blanket while watching Netflix, spooning in bed, or just giving them a hug, you can make them feel more loved every day through the power of touch.

If you're not big on cuddles but your spouse craves touch, giving them a surprise back massage could give them the touch they crave without smothering you.

 Let them have some blanket

If you're a notorious blanket hog (you know who you are), one of the greatest acts of love you can possibly show your significant other is to give them more blanket. At least, at the beginning of the night. As an added bonus, if they try and tell you they woke up shivering with a tiny corner of the blanket left to them, you can point out they had practically all the blanket just a few hours before.

It's always great to let your spouse know that you still care about them, that you still think they look good, and that they still make you happy. Little tokens of appreciation can help keep your bond strong long after the day you first met.