12 Tiny Ways to Make Your Spouse Feel Loved
Reach out and touch them
You’ve seen it in the commercials or the movies. Someone puts their hand on top of someone else’s. Their eyes meet and they just seem at peace. It’s the power of touch. “Touching each other multiple times per day is the norm in successful marriages,” says Doctors Schmitz. “Touching says, ‘I love you so much I simply must touch you.’”So reach out and touch his arm, shoulder, whatever it may be.
Tell Them “I love you”
You can never express these three words enough and few people will tire of hearing them. Say these heartfelt words meaningfully and give him your full attention when doing so. Slip in an “I love you” as you wake up, go to sleep, and in other aspects of your daily life to help build a better relationship, says Dr. Walkup.
Buy Them a small gift
What you get doesn’t have to be extravagant by any means. But the gift can be personal—rather than practical—to show your spouse how special they is to you. The little “nothings” will eventually add up to a big “something.” Plus, the gesture will let him know that you’re thinking of him.
Leave Them little notes
It may be hard to carve out time for even a two-minute conversation if you have kids running afoot. But you can always communicate your desire and appreciation for one another through the handwritten word. Leave him notes on the bathroom mirror, the windshield of his car, in his work bag. Write just about anything from “I love you” to an inside joke. “Any kind of sweet positive message will inspire him to continue to make you happy,” says Syrtash. Keep the notes genuine to make your spouse feel special and loved.
Spend time together
There’s no substitute for time together, even if you’re just couch surfing. If he’s watching sports, cuddle next to him. If he’s washing the car, bring him out a cold drink, or grab a sponge and lend a hand. Not interested in helping? Stand near and chat while he scrubs. It will be nice just to be close together.
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