Quick Ways to Say “I Love You”
“At the end of life, our questions are very simple: Did I live fully? Did I love well?” ~Jack Kornfield
Hi everyone – it is me Darla and today is my wedding anniversary and I am blessed to have the most wonderful man as my husband. We met in 1999 through an online dating site and in less than one month, he told me that I was going to be his wife. Of course, I clearly thought he was slightly crazy but I am glad that he ignored my rolling eyes and looks of disbelief and made it his mission to convince me of his intentions. Fast forward to now and our life is much more hectic than it was back then. We both work full time, have very active daughters and volunteer at their schools or cart them from one place to another and often, I wonder if my husband knows how much I love him. And then it got me to thinking I wonder if the people in my life know that I love them too….and if not, what steps could I take to let them know I do. So I thought it would be fun to share a list of quick ways to say “I love you” to our loved ones. So here goes the list:
1. Tell the other person that you love them
2. Give or get a hug
3. Make sure the other person feels important and respected
4. Kiss when people are looking
5. Kiss when people aren’t looking
6. Tell the other person that you care
7. Hold hands
8. Go for a long bike ride
9. Give a special present
10. Be there when they need a friend
11. Spend time together
12. Go to see a film
13. Walk arm in arm in the woods
14. Make a special tape of love songs
15. Talk about your feelings
16. Share dreams with each other
17. Snuggle up together
18. Sit together in the park
19. Take a walk together
20. Go out for a meal
21. Have a picnic
22. Give compliments
23. Relax in a jacuzzi
24. Go swimming
25. Just be close
26. Go shopping for food
27. Cook a meal together
28. Plan and go on a trip together
29. Throw a party together
30. Bake a cake
31. Go to the library
32. Browse in a museum
33. Find out what’s special for the other person – and do it
34. Exercise together
35. Gaze at each other
36. Wash each other’s cars (or bikes !)
37. Go fishing
38. Talk to each other
39. Listen to worries
40. Choose a special favorite song
41. Write one another letters
42. Talk on the telephone
43. Trust one another
44. Give or receive a ring
45. Meet each other’s family
46. Go hiking together
47. Make sacrifices for each other
48. Send chocolates
49. Respect each other
50. Go for a moonlight walk
So do you have a special way you show your love? If so, let us know or create a layout that shows your love “in action.” I know I will….especially since today I am remembering the love and bond I share with my darling husband. Hope you have a “loved” filled day too!
