Sometimes showing love and affection is a challenge for some people, so the best way to succeed is through a series of simple steps. The effects of giving and receiving love in a relationship can give us great moments in life.

Above all, it is important to remember that love always needs to be nurtured. It develops more and more deeply as it is nourished by small acts of love. A healthy relationship is not created overnight. Love takes time.

Keep going down and see how you can nurture your love for your partner even more with 21 GESTURES OF LOVE that will make all the difference in your relationship!

1. Give more hugs! Hugging releases oxytocin, which reduces stress, relieves pain, relieves anxiety and stimulates the immune system. This is a simple and free action that we can take every day to bring more love and well-being to our partner.

2. Give your partner more attentionespecially if he asks you to.

3. Complain less and give more praise.

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4. When you make a mistake, admit it and ask for forgiveness.

5. Give thanks sincerely and more often. Let your gratitude for your partner flow naturally and daily. Gratitude creates more reasons to be grateful later. Which will naturally create a more loving relationship.

6. Always be aware of what your partner is telling you. Active listening prevents misunderstandings.

7. Take time to have your own fun.

8. Say “I love you” at least 3 times a day.

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9. Laugh together.

10. Make your partner your favorite companion.

11. Let him/her have his/her own space when he/she needs it.

12. Send loving messages during the day. If you’re out of inspiration, this article might help you: 50 short LOVE MESSAGES to send on WhatsApp from someone special

13. Have more sex. As with hugs, studies have also found that couples who have sex more often are happier.

14. Always be honest.

15. Take small weekend trips. Plan together, unless your partner likes spontaneity, and then surprise him or her at random.

16. Be your biggest fan! Encourage him/her to perform well. We can all benefit from external support. Successful people always have great support that has helped them along the way.

17. Walk hand in hand whenever you can.

18. Listen and be more attentive. Pay attention to the little annoyances your partner asks you to consider, like lowering the toilet seat, picking up clothes, putting away the dishes, keeping your word, etc. Adjusting some of the little daily habits that can spark a big argument can really make a big difference.

19. Do a task your partner normally does. Choose one he/she doesn’t like to earn extra points.

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21. Surprise with a small gift. It could even be something they said they would like to have or need.