After you’ve taken the big plunge and declared your undying love to your partner, it is important to continue reminding them how you feel, through your actions and your words. Be careful not to fall into the trap of saying “I Love You” over and over again just for the sake of saying it. Here are a few ideas to keep the message alive…

Go out early one morning, before your loved one wakes up, and pick some flowers. Sprinkle them all over them as they sleep. 

Make them breakfast in bed.  Make sure that you make their favourite breakfast, be it pancakes, scrambled eggs or a freshly brewed coffee and a warm croissant with jam. Showing that you know what they like is another way of showing your love.

Write them a song. If you can’t write music, a poem, or even a short story will be just as effective.

Leave secret messages for them around the house. For example, in the fridge, on the bathroom mirror, or in their packed lunch.

Rake the leaves in the backyard into the shape of a big love heart. You get bonus points for raking the leaves up.

Romantic dinner – you may think it’s cliche, but that’s only because it is so effective. Nothing says I love you better than a thoughtfully prepared meal served in candlelight and soft music.

Be spontaneous – Hire a babysitter and whisk them off to the mountains to look at the city lights, take them somewhere completely out of the ordinary, like the ballet, or a walk through the botanical gardens. Once again, chose something that you know they will enjoy, and don’t give them any warning.

Say it in another language – you may not know any other languages, but it doesn’t take long to learn “I Love You”, it’s only 3 words. Learn a new language each day to keep your loved one on their toes. In Japanese you say “Aishiteiru”, in Polish it is “Kocham Cie”, in French it is “Je t’adore” and in German it is “Ich liebe Dich”.

Remind them that you are thinking of them while you are apart. Send them text messages, emails, or phone them. A simple text message that says “U Complete Me” can make a persons day.

Make them something – if you are crafty, make them a handmade card or knit them a beanie. If you like to cook, make them love heart shaped cookies, or bake their favorite cake.

Keep a journal and remind her/him of special occasions – it’s easy enough to remember someones birthday (or it should be), but wouldn’t your partner be impressed if you remembered the first song you heard together, or the first meal you ate?

Do a jigsaw puzzle together and then get it framed when it’s finished.

Take them scuba diving, or skydiving, or on a roller coaster.

Fill their bedroom with balloons.

Use your imagination, the whole process of coming up with new ways to tell your loved one how you feel will help you to understand them more, and bring you both closer together. Don’t let a single day pass without declaring your love for each other, whether it be something as simple as a wink, to something as extravagant as an overseas trip. Your love is sacred, nurture it every day.