09 Jan 13 Ways Your Partner Says “I Love You” Without Saying A Word

One of the most anticipated moments in a new relationship is when your partner finally utters the “L-word”. However, before it even escapes their lips, or, if you’ve been together a long time and they don’t say it often, there are other ways that they can say “I love you”.

“Love, more than any other thing in the world, should be easy, obvious, and on display through your words and actions,” relationship coach and founder of Maze of Love, Chris Armstrong, revealed to Bustle. “We instinctually want to do and say things that show them that they matter and that we are thinking about them. The way to stay in love is to make the audio (I love you) match the video (your words and actions day-to-day).”

So if you’re wondering how your new beau really feels about you or if you’re worried that your partner simply isn’t saying the L-word enough, here are 13 ways that your partner can say “I love you” through their actions. After all, they do say that actions can speak louder than words!

1. Physical Affection

Perhaps it’s a given, but physical affection is a big sign that someone loves you. “Touching re-unites the emotional bond you share. It says: ‘I like the way you feel to me’ and ‘I’m at home when I’m with you,’” licensed marriage and family therapist Cara Itule said to Bustle.

2. Appreciativeness

If you love someone, you’re going to let them know how much you appreciate having them in your life. “Respect is built by doing things like practicing gratitude, remembering that you’re on the same team instead of tearing each other down with criticism and blame, and at times prioritizing your partner’s needs and desires ahead of your own,” marriage counselor and dating coach Samantha Burns told Bustle.

3. Looking After You

Whilst it is important for partners to care for each other all of the time, this is especially the case when one of you is sick. “Being nurtured by your partner when you’re sick isn’t as classically romantic as a candlelit dinner overlooking the sunset, but it’s a time when you can appreciate your partner’s thoughtful gestures the most,” Burns said. “You’re in a vulnerable state, have lost some of your independence, and you must rely on your significant other for support. It’s times like these that show you that your partner is really there for you.”

4. Being Their Best Self

People in love want to be the best version of themselves that they can be for their partners. After all, a true partnership is about two people helping each other to be the best person they can be. “It’s not enough just to try and make someone else happy,” author and life coach Jaya Jaya Myra told Bustle. “Part of a fulfilling relationship is in doing things that make you a better or more successful person.”

On the subject of couples helping each other, check out this video if you’re needing some inspiration to help your partner become the best version of themselves!

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