You’ve heard it everywhere: in movies, in songs, between friends right after give each other compliments, from Mom and Dad, from your third grade frienemy, maybe even from your first ever jowa. “I love you” stood the test of time as an effective way to express our care and passion for another. There are of course, other ways to do it. Sometimes the feeling can get so strong it doesn’t feel like it’s enough to just say it.
Get creative and check out this list of ideas on how you can let your loved ones know how you feel without having to utter “I Love You”.
- Send them a bouquet of chocolates and a box of water.
As they say, nothing beats the classics. But then again, it wouldn’t hurt if you added an unusual twist right? The traditional bouquet of flowers and a box of chocolates are a staple when it comes to expressing one’s love, but what if you send a bouquet of Cloud 9 chocolate and a box of Refresh Mineral Water instead? Why? As your parents would say while eating sweets, “drink lots of water after”.
It will certainly be confusing at first, but it will also give your partner a good laugh and a fond memory to keep.
- Surprise them with THAT gift they’re gushing about.
Have you been to the mall with your girlfriend or boyfriend lately? If the answer is “yes”, then I’m sure they’ve dropped hints or have outright told you that they liked a certain piece of accessory, clothing, footwear or ornament in one of the stores you dropped by.
Being attentive to what your partner is saying is key in nurturing the relationship. To let them know that you’re actually listening, catch them off-guard by getting them THAT gift and leave it somewhere for him or her to find.
- Cook and Prepare a Meal
It’s not easy to cook. A lot of time and effort is needed in all the preparations, especially before and after you cook. Now, going the extra mile by learning how to whip up a dish, and preparing a full-blown meal for date night is truly a romantic gesture that screams “I Love You”.
To get you started, we’ve already got tons of pasta recipes you can choose from to use for that pack of El Real Pasta lying around here.
- Do Errands and Chores Without Being Asked
Just thinking about the errands and chores that you have to do over the weekend is exhausting. So, if you have spare time this weekend and you know your better half is drained from the work week, then you should lend a helping hand to make sure they’ll be getting enough rest this weekend.
Remember, letting them know you care and actually caring for them, is an act of love.
And as you cross off those tasks on your list, make sure you both stay refreshed by drinking a nice and cool bottle of C2.
- Make them Coffee
People say that, in relationships it’s the small things that count. If you’re lucky enough to spend mornings with your loved one, make sure they start the day right by making them a cup of Great Taste White coffee. Helping them get ready for the day while bonding over breakfast is a subtle way of letting them know that you love them.
- Create a Video Montage of Your Favorite Memories Together
If you’re looking for an inexpensive but ingenious way of telling your girlfriend or boyfriend that you love them, then creating a video reel just might be the answer for you.
Stitching together those cute couple photos and videos that you’ve taken and watching it with your significant other is a foolproof way of drawing those “awwws” and laughs during movie night.
- Give them a personalized care package.
Letting your better half know that you love them doesn’t always have to be grand. It’s more likely that because of work, you spend more time apart than together on weekdays. To make sure that your presence is always felt, giving your significant a personalized care package will do just the trick.
