Small gestures of love can go a long way in a relationship as it makes your partner feel more loved and appreciated. Sometimes, even something as simple as acknowledging their thoughts can make a difference and make them feel closer to you.
After a point, every relationship goes through a phase when things begin feeling mundane. You get used to the presence of your loved one so much that nothing they do surprises you anymore and vice versa. And this is where most of the couples lose the spark. This is where small gestures of love can make sure that your partner does not forget how important you are to them. And that every day spent together is worth the time and effort that goes into sustaining a relationship.
Here are some small gestures of love to brings back that zing in your love:
Listen to them
Even if you do not approve of their point of view, hear them. Let them talk, let it out and feel better. Do not interrupt or criticise. Sometimes, the best way to support them is to listen and acknowledge their feelings.
Be their support system, not adviser
Lend them a shoulder when needed, do what they need if you can without declaring what you did for them. Often when we see our partner in distress, some of us tend to take charge of the situation and begin calling shots. This could make a loves one feel disempowered and diminished. Insted ask them what do they need for you and meet their requirement to the last letter.
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Try doing what they like for once
Relationships are all about adjustments, be it about what you'll eat for dinner or which series you both will binge-watch over weekend. Little or big, acknowledge your partners choices, appreciate them and let that be the final word on the chore at hand. This will show them that you like what they love.
Engage with their friends and family
It's a different kind of pleasure when your partner and peers get along just as well. Try mingling with their friends and family as your own. It simply means that they are important enough in your life to make an effort to be a part of their tribe.
Tag them, dedicate songs
Find the most relatable posts and tag them randomly to remind them they are on your mind. Post a picture of them out of nowhere doing the quirkiest things so that they know you love them even when they are at their awkward best and can proudly claim it. Dedicate a song or listen to "your song" together because there's nothing more comforting than knowing you have something of your own.
Understand them
Nothing feels more secure and affirming than being understood. When they make a mistake unintentionally, try to forgive them and understand their point of view because if they truly love you, they would not want to hurt you. Understanding is the purest of all gestures that makes a relationship stronger and wiser.
What are the other small gestures of love you like doing for your partner to appreciate them? Tell us in the comments.
Views expressed are the author's own.