They probably think the chores theyve been helping you with make you feel loved.
They probably think the random little gifts they buy you make you feel loved.
They probably think theyre doing all the right things, even if youre secretly wishing for more.

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Thats why you have to discuss your expectations with them and go into deep detail.
Whenever theyre emotionally vulnerable with you, you have to give them praise.
You have to reassure them youwantto hear what theyre thinking.

Youwantto know whats been on their mind.
Youwantto have a real conversation.
You have to let them know theyre on the right track, that theyre making you proud.
You have to be understanding.
You cannot get frustrated with them when they struggle to open up with you.
The way theyre expressing their love might not be enough for you in the long-run.
But it should be enough to show you theydocare.
They just show it differently.
They might need something else to feel like you care.
to get to make your relationship last, you have to learn exactly whattheyneed and teach exactly whatyouneed.