Im the throw in of girl that expresses her love verbally.
I will scream it loud and proud that I fill cards for my boyfriend with romantic psychobabble.
The sun was peeking through the curtains and illuminated the room in a soft glow.
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His eyes slowly blinked open.
He looked at me and kissed me on my cheek.
Ok, so it might not be the most romantic phrase, but it got the job done.
Were both a light-hearted couple with our teasing.
And my boyfriend is aware of his unpleasant scent in the mornings.
But sometimes, I love you just doesnt cut it.
Sometimes, you want to say more.
There are other ways to express your love, verbally, which say much more than I love you.
I appreciate you.
When was the last time you let your partner know how much you appreciate them?
Dont buy into the idea that they already know.
I promise you; they also want to hear it.
Take it a step further and let them know you appreciate them for certain things.
Maybe after they cleaned the dishes or put the kids to bed.
Im here for you.
Part of being in a relationship is having a support system.
You have someone who is choosing to be with you and will help you when life gets rough.
These three simple words might sound obvious, but theyre another thing we take for granted.
Text me when you get home.
Or if you live with your partner, when they get to [insert place theyre driving to].
I do this all the time with my boyfriend.
Checking in on your partner is a loving gesture.
Its nice to know theres someone in the world who is looking out for us.
I like you.
I love you is said so often in relationships that it can feel watered-down.
But when was the last time you told your partner you liked them?
In the sense that you genuinely enjoy their company and who they are.
Love is long and messy.
You feel like an adventure and a home, in one person.
I like to think this is a simplified definition of love.
My boyfriend and I laugh every day, and things never get boring.
Yet, we feel safe and secure with each other.
If you feel the same about your partner, trying saying this phrase to them.
I want to understand you.
Humans crave other human connections.
When your partner is talking to you about a concern or something stressful, do more than just listen.
Ask them how it is you’re able to better understand them.
Chances are, they want you to know how theyre feeling and still be accepted by you.
Were a team.
Use these three words to tell your partner you always have their back.
