16 things you can do to show love to your partner

How do you show your boyfriend that you care?

Showing your love to your boyfriend can sometimes be a challenge.

Men have different perceptions and preferred ways of express love.

If you don’t really know what you’re doing, showing love can be complex and unpredictable.

And you don’t want to take chances with someone so important to you, do you?

The following tips will help you navigate the different ways to show love

I suggest you try them all and see which one works best for you.

So let’s see how you can show love to your partner in 16 ways that really matter.

1) Accept that he is not perfect

No one is perfect, and it’s unfair to expect him, you, or anyone else to be.

So when you have flaws, traits or habits that bother you, take a moment and ask yourself a few questions:

Are they serious defects, such as a crime, substance abuse, or violence? Are there failures that are hurting him, you, or your relationship? Do you have habits that are deeply and morally wrong with you?

If their flaws don’t fall into any of the above cases, let them pass.

After all, you may have realized that accepting your own flaws is the only way to start loving yourself.

Accept his own little quirks and loving him becomes so much easier.

2) Do not try to change who he is

Accepting it automatically leads us to the next point, which implies that you do not try to change it!

One of the big mistakes that many women keep repeating is wanting to change the other person.

Perhaps deep down you believe that you will be the only and unrepeatable one that will manage to transform the other person.

But that intention is destined to fail. Each one decides what changes they want to make in their life and you cannot do this task for the other.

If there are things you don’t like and you realize you can’t accept them, you should just come clean and decide if you really want to be with him.

3) Show him that you trust him

Do you automatically believe that he is lying or telling half truths?

Do you instinctively think that he is “up to something”?

If so, then you don’t really trust him. And it could be the reason why you are not happy.

Now, you might be thinking, “Well, he cheated on me before. After something like that happens to you, it’s hard to fully trust him again.”

If that’s your situation, then I totally understand.

But at the same time, you should also know that the relationship won’t last much longer when your trust has eroded so much to begin with.

Here’s a little discovery: distrust tends to accumulate over the years.

If you think you can’t mistrust a person less, wait until you’re in a relationship with them. That mistrust turns into anger, hate, and hurt over time.

And then, years later, you hit your breaking point and you say “ENOUGH”, and you finally quit. And you feel like you’ve wasted all those years on nothing.

So here’s my advice: if you really can’t take it, it’s better to quit as soon as you can, even if you still “love” it.

It will save you a lot of time, energy and excitement.

On the other hand, if you want to give your relationship another chance, learn to trust him.

It’s a requirement: you can’t really love someone you don’t trust, right?

4) Tell him how much you love him

“I love you.”

It’s pretty easy to say those two words, right?

It is more natural for women than for men.

And even if he doesn’t say it as often as you do, you can bet he appreciates it.

If he’s not as good with words as you are, don’t worry, you can show him your love in a way that he understands and appreciates.

5) Congratulate him and value his contributions

Men are simple. Every healthy man wants to feel like a hero. And the easiest way to make him feel that way is to compliment him.

It can complement your appearance, your strength, your wit, etc.

Take a moment to think about what you like about him and you’ll surely find plenty to compliment him on.

It will also feel wonderful when you show how much you value what it does for you.

6) Be yourself

This simply means: don’t be fake.

I mean, don’t pretend you’re someone else just to make him love you.

You have to be as genuine and true as you want him to be with you.

Of course, this does not mean that you do not correct things, if necessary.

If you have a serious problem that is hurting you, him or his relationship, don’t just “be yourself”, GET BETTER.

When you realize that you are constantly trying to become a better version of yourself, you will motivate him to do the same.

If you think about it, loving him means wanting the best for him, and that’s exactly what you’re doing.

7) Speak in their love language

Have you heard of the 5 love languages?

It’s a popular concept suggested by Gary Chapman in 1992 when he wrote a book about them.

According to him, the five love languages ​​are:

Words of affirmation, like cheering him up and sending him sweet texts and notes. Physical contact, such as hugging, kissing, sex, and physical affection. Gifts, especially small ones that have a lot of meaning. Quality time, like when you schedule moments, weekends and vacations with him. Acts of service, such as when you help him with his workload or do his chores.

According to Chapman, each person has a primary love language. What’s yours? And what is more important: What is your boyfriend’s?

For example, let’s say your boyfriend’s love language is “acts of service.”

He will really appreciate it if you help him with his work, MUCH MORE than if you hug him and kiss him.

Or if his love language is “quality time”, he will feel your love more when you spend the weekend with him than if you help him with his work.

It is understood, right?

True or not, the 5 love languages ​​remain popular among couples even today.

Many people find them accurate and useful.

8) Introduce her to your male friends

This one is optional, but it can make you feel good about yourself when you do it.

Whenever you’re with him and you run into one of your male friends in town, introduce him.

“Hello Jose! Jose, this is my boyfriend, Juan. Juan, this is my friend, Jose. We used to study together.”

Simple truth? And it’s also easy to do. And you will walk away with a happier and prouder boyfriend every time.

9) Mention only the really important flaws

Nobody is perfect? No?

Does that mean that you should understand and accept all of their flaws?

No, especially those who threaten you and your relationship.

Again, serious flaws that need to be mentioned include:

Criminal behavior Substance abuse Physical violence Emotional abuse

When you must point out one of his flaws, do so only in private.

That way, you both have a chance to address that flaw and work on it.

Bringing it up in public, and even worse, on social media, will be a quick and surefire way to sabotage your relationship.

So if you really love him, keep it between you.

10) Don’t make him feel guilty

There are many women who trip up their boyfriends and husbands with guilt.

Some use silent treatment or other tactics.

The goal is the same: to make him feel like he did something wrong so that he will behave better in the future.

Well let me give you some controversial advice, don’t do that.

It just won’t work.

If you do, he’s much more likely to think, “I can’t do what I want or be who I want in this relationship. So I’m going elsewhere.”

Contrary to what you’re looking for, right?

So instead of making him feel guilty, say something like, “I hope you know I don’t agree with what you did, and I’d like you to think of me next time, too.”

It is a more constructive and loving way to resolve conflicts in a relationship.

11) Let him have his space

A great way to show him love is to not suffocate him with love.

As contradictory as you may think it is.

Showering him with love, especially love that is not in his love language, can quickly make him want to run away.

So don’t do that.

Instead, let him have his space.

Let him spend some of his time and energy away from the relationship.

Let him focus on his work, his friends, his hobbies, etc., without you having to know every detail.

And yes, that includes even alone time.

Some men need it from time to time and your boyfriend may be one of them.

Letting him have it without any problem is a sign of love that he will definitely notice and value.

And if she’s smart, she’ll reward that trust with loyalty and love.

And if he doesn’t, it will be his loss, don’t you think?

12) Mingle with your friends and family

By now, you probably know that when a guy introduces you to his friends and relatives (especially his parents), it’s a GOOD sign.

You can bet that he loves you and is thinking long term with you.

Still, you can screw it up if you don’t mix with them or at least feel comfortable with them.

Lack of likability will make your boyfriend think, “Okay, maybe she’s NOT the one.”

And then you’ll be screwed.

My advice? If family is important to you, make an effort to connect with his.

At the very least, you won’t miss out on the golden opportunity that’s coming your way.

13) Be his companion and friend

Knowing what he likes and sharing these moments with him is a great opportunity to achieve more and more intimacy in your relationship and show your love

Take advantage of those spaces to talk about their lives, share, listen actively.

Show him that you really care.

Divide the tasks and make everything easier and more bearable.

Help him when you see that he needs it. There is no greater sign of affection than being there for the other in the most difficult moments.

14) Instead of arguing, talk

Many times when there are disagreements in the couple, which to be honest, there will always be between two people, it is difficult to remain calm.

But believe me that in balance they will find happiness.

It is important that they raise their differences in an adult way and find points of agreement. Sometimes you will have to give in and others he will.

15) If you have made a mistake, admit it

For some people it can be difficult to apologize.

You should know that it is a very powerful attitude.

It won’t do you any good to stay proud and not admit something if you’ve been wrong.

By apologizing you will generate more trust and responsibility on the part of both of you.

16) Ask for what you need clearly

Many women make the mistake of waiting for the other to act or to always give us what we need without saying anything.

I’ll tell you something that may surprise you, if you ask him for what you need and what you want, chances are he’ll be happy to give it to you.

Do your best to communicate clearly with him and you will see that things will go more smoothly.

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If you have found in this article new ways to show affection to your partner, I encourage you to apply them, I am sure they will help strengthen your relationship more and more.

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