It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been in a relationship, it’s always important for both parties to feel appreciated and loved. In the first few weeks or months, this might be easier. You’re getting to know each other and you might be wrapped up in the excitement of something new.
However, as the months and years tick by, this appreciation might slip. Even if you’re just as much in love, you might not show it as much as you should. This can lead to a dip in your relationship. The good news is that it’s rarely too late to make sure that your partner knows exactly how much you appreciate them, it just takes a little effort.
Use Your Words and Actions
The first step to making someone feel appreciated is as simple as telling them. When you’re comfortable with someone, you might stop putting in as much effort as you did at the start of your relationship. You might reason that your partner already knows that you love them.
However, just because someone knows something, it doesn’t mean that they don’t like having it affirmed. Regularly let your partner know that they’re loved and appreciated and they’ll feel more secure in your feelings for them.
As the saying goes, actions speak louder than words. As well as telling your partner how you feel, demonstrate it. Romantic actions are one way to demonstrate your feelings but don’t neglect the everyday actions that affirm your love as well. Be kind to your partner and be willing to help them out, whether they ask you or not.
Plan a Date Night
One mistake that couples make is that they stop going on dates after they’ve become comfortable with one another. When you first start dating, you might go out somewhere once a week or even more often, but after a few years, you might go on a date with just the two of you only once in a blue moon.
Dates are a great way to remind yourself and your partner of those more exciting early days of your relationship. A date between a couple that’s been together for a few years is, in some ways, more meaningful, because you know that you can trust one another.
Even if you can’t go out for your date, a stay at home date can be a lot of fun and can spice things up. It’s cheap and you can make it semi-spontaneous, but it’s a surefire way to make your partner feel loved.
Get Them a Gift
Some couples only exchange gifts on special occasions. There’s nothing wrong with this, but a gift seemingly out of nowhere can feel far more special. This is especially true if you’re buying a gift for a man, as gift-giving is usually the other way around.
Finding meaningful gifts for him only costs a little bit of effort and money, but it can really help your partner to know that you appreciate him. The same principle applies the other way round, as you’d expect.
Mia Guerra
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