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Friday, May 22, 2009

64 Ways to Say "I Love You":

  1. Don't compare them to anyone.
  2. Be courteous at all times.
  3. Embrace the present moments without fear or guilt.
  4. Live by the Golden Rule (Do unto others as you would have them do unto you).
  5. Give your full attention when talking.
  6. Become their biggest fan and cheerleader!
  7. Toast each other over breakfast or dinner to say I love you.
  8. Tell them how they bring love to your life.
  9. Laugh about kids quotes on love or events.
  10. Talk about your day during mealtimes.
  11. Read books aloud together.
  12. Say you're sorry.
  13. Recall good and bad memories.
  14. Let go of the past to say I love you.
  15. Do nothing together.
  16. Encourage health in all its forms.
  17. Trust your partner enough to cry together.
  18. Act silly together.
  19. Be lavish in praise.
  20. Ask questions about opinions, feelings, thoughts.
  21. To say I love you, forget about labels.
  22. Encourage adventures and risks!
  23. Show your joy when they come home.
  24. Bake cookies.
  25. Leave stress at work to say I love you.
  26. Use flannel sheets in the winter.
  27. Solve problems together - such as crosswords or Suduku.
  28. Show your gratitude for them.
  29. Be a good sounding board.
  30. To say I love you, take pride in them -- and show it.
  31. Compliment them in front of others.
  32. Spend time with them.
  33. Listen.
  34. Ask for hugs and kisses.
  35. Take vacations together.
  36. Tell the truth to say I love you.
  37. Use pet names to say I love you.
  38. Practice self-acceptance.
  39. Hunt for treasure together.
  40. Be interested in their interests.
  41. To say I love you, let go of jealousy.
  42. Accept their weaknesses and flaws.
  43. Ditch work or responsibilities to play with them.
  44. Be yourself.
  45. Share chocolates, ice cream sundaes, milkshakes.
  46. To say I love you, ignore slights.
  47. Pray or meditate together.
  48. Practice forgiveness.
  49. Watch classic movies together.
  50. Leave notes or send letters.
  51. To say I love you, buy a "for no reason at all" gift.
  52. Don't gossip or judge.
  53. Give the benefit of the doubt to say I love you.
  54. Give space when they're in a bad or sad mood.
  55. Learn something new together.
  56. Go dancing.
  57. Keep your promises to say I love you.
  58. Make them laugh.
  59. Consider their feelings.
  60. Learn ways to rekindle the romance.
  61. Hide a treat in their lunch.
  62. To say I love you, make home a fun place to be.
  63. Let them make their own decisions.
  64. Say what you mean when you say I love you. Say why.

Saying I love you takes work and making your relationship stronger does take work. It's hard to be honest, and it's hard to accept the consequences of your honesty and authenticity. It takes time, energy, and commitment to stay connected through all the problems that life and people bring. It can be painful, aggravating, and scary to stick it out through all the ups and downs....but the alternative is worse.

"How to be romantic?"

Romance is a way to demonstrate your love. Being romantic often gives an idealistic sheen to your relationship that some people dream about. If your relationship seems to be lacking something, try these steps to be romantic and add some more loving to your relationship.

  1. Be creative to personalize the gesture. One of the most effective tools for romance is to truly know your partner. Find out what he or she likes and wants. The more you know, the more you can personalize your romance. Red roses on Valentines Day might be traditional but they are rarely romantic, especially if you buy the same red roses every year. Instead, try to personalize the gesture, and not just for a holiday.
  2. Make time to be alone. Romance needs couple time away from the daily routine and pressures. It is possible to be romantic in a house full of kids but it takes more work. Sometimes, you just need to get out of the house and spend time alone talking and touching each other.
  3. Surprise your love. If she already knows you love her, what more is there to romance, you might ask? You can be romantic every day if you want. Try to surprise the person you love by bringing home her favorite dessert, offering to cook dinner one night when she is tired or buying her a massage at the spa to celebrate a completed project at work. Romance is hard to plan, so be spontaneous and surprise the person in your life.
4.Consider a little competition. Who is the most romantic person in your relationship?
Is it you or your spouse? If you need to spark the romance, try a little competition. Come up with gifts and plans to be together and compete to see who has the better idea. Don’t let the competition get carried away but remember a little competition can be healthy and can get you both motivated to be more romantic.

5.Plan an adventure. For some, romance is about getting away from the day to day in order to do something daring. Offer your partner the chance to have an adventure together. Plan a hike or rafting vacation if you both enjoy the outdoors. Head to a racetrack or indoor fun park if that is more your speed. Just be sure to have your adventure together doing something you both enjoy.

6.Be sincere
. If you do not feel the romance, don’t try to fake it. Insincerity is more heartbreaking than disinterest. Be fair to the person in your life by being sincere in your romance. Don’t do things you don’t feel just because you think you are supposed to.