Tip #11: Say ‘I Love You’ with More Than Words

Ok, I realize this tip may not make you think, ‘Wow! Why haven’t I thought of that?!?’ In some ways, it may even seem somewhat obvious. However, though most folks have probably thought about this before, sometimes we need a gentle reminder to nudge us into action. Here is a said reminder:  

There is a saying that goes like this, “actions speak louder than words.” If you have breath in you, you have probably seen and felt the weighty truth of this statement. Don’t get me wrong, I love to hear my husband tell me he loves me, but I ALSO love to have my husband show me he loves me. The two work together in a unique symbiotic relationship. (Yes, I just googled that word to be sure I was using it correctly. Google says it means ‘having an interdependent relationship’ -yep- that’s what I was going for.) In other words, BOTH are of the utmost importance. Lacking in one can have a direct impact on the effectiveness of the other.  

It doesn't have to be some huge gesture. I am not saying you need to spend thousands of dollars on your spouse or plan elaborate events (although I am not opposed to either...if we only had thousands of dollars...) They can be very simple gestures that serve as simple reminders that love is a verb (DC Talk shout out!!).  

I will give you an example from my personal life. I am happy to say I have plenty because my husband is a rockstar in this area.  

Example #1: Every morning, I bring a 30oz tea and a 30oz coffee to work with me. Lately, when I have gone to the refrigerator to prepare my drinks, I have opened the door to this waiting for me:

The gesture may be small, but the impact is not. To use a phrase we are teaching our 2-year-old, ‘It makes my heart happy’....very happy. It is like an ‘I love you’ sitting right there in my refrigerator.  

So, I will wrap this post up by asking, what simple thing can you do today to make those 3 powerful little words have an even greater impact?

I would LOVE to read comments about simple ways you or your spouse have done this! That would also make my heart very happy.  

I love reading your thoughts and comments! Please tell me what you think! 

Prayer-God, I love you. Thank you for my awesome hubs.  I pray that you would help me be aware of ways I can say I love you with more than my words today. And thank you most of all, for modeling this type of love! Amen!