64 Ways to Say I Love You - Expressing Love

A List of Relationship Tips for Lovers

Mar 21, 2007
Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

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These ways to say I love you can help start a new relationship or solve past problems. Connect with your lover, improve your love life with these ways to say I love you!

Knowing different ways to say "I love you" can make a big difference in your relationship! These specific, practical ways to say "I love you" to your partner, kids, and friends can increase the communication, connection, and caring in your family.

Knowing how to say "I love you" consistently and sincerely will give you and your lover a natural high.

64 Ways to Say "I Love You"

Don't compare them to anyone.
Be courteous at all times.
Embrace the present moments without fear or guilt.
Live by the Golden Rule (Do unto others as you would have them do unto you).
Say "I love you" by giving your full attention when talking.
Become their biggest fan and cheerleader!
Toast each other over breakfast or dinner to say I love you.
Tell them how they bring love to your life.
Laugh about kids quotes on love or events.
Talk about your dayduring mealtimes.
Read books aloud together.
Say you're sorry.
Recall good and bad memories.
Let go of the past to say "I love you."
Do nothing together.
Encourage health in all its forms.
Trust your partner enough to cry together.
Act silly together.
Be lavish in praise.
Ask questions about opinions, feelings, thoughts.
To say I love you, forget about labels.
Encourage adventures and risks!
Remember: there is one best way to say "I love you"!
Show your joy when they come home.
Bake cookies.
Leave stress at work to say "I love you."
Use flannel sheets in the winter.
Solve problems together - such as crosswords or Suduku.
Show your gratitude for them.
Be a good sounding board.
To say I love you, take pride in them -- and show it.
Compliment them in front of others.
Spend time with them.
Listen.
Ask for hugs and kisses.
Take vacations together.
Tell the truth to say I love you.
Use pet names to say "I love you."
Practice self-acceptance.
Hunt for treasure together.
Be interested in their interests.
To say I love you, let go of jealousy.
Accept their weaknesses and flaws.
Ditch work or responsibilities to play with them.
Be yourself.
Share chocolates, ice cream sundaes, milkshakes.
To say "I love you", ignore slights.
Pray or meditate together.
Practice forgiveness.
Watch classic movies together.
Leave notes or send letters.
To say I love you, buy a "for no reason at all" gift.
Don't gossip or judge.
Give the benefit of the doubt to say I love you.
Give space when they're in a bad or sad mood.
Learn something new together.
Go dancing.
Keep your promises to say I love you.
Make them laugh.
Consider their feelings.
Learn ways to rekindle the romance.
Hide a treat in their lunch.
To say "I love you," make home a fun place to be.
Let them make their own decisions.
Say what you mean when you say I love you. Say why.

Saying I love you takes 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.

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May 3, 2008 11:21 AM

Guest :

I am so happy there are 64 other ways to say i love you than "i love you". These have helped me so much by showing my boyfriend that i love him. Thank you

Oct 15, 2008 5:20 AM

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen :

One of the best ways to say I love you is to figure out how your partner feels loved, and do those things. For instance, I'm not big on birthday or anniversary celebrations - but if I was, and if my husband turned them into huge parties for me, then I'd feel the love :-)

Oct 18, 2008 5:32 AM

Guest :

a treat in his lunch.....simple yet so effective...like alot of things in love..ana

Nov 8, 2008 8:40 AM

Guest :

I wish I knew of these prior to my last relationship, I ruined it due to my inability to show how I loved her, and I pushed her away. Now I will use these to address my fear and hopefully love will be returned.

Nov 13, 2008 10:07 PM

Guest :

I am so happy that I found this side...
All the ways are good enough and affective.
As for me, no 51 is the best and useful...
:)
Thanks.

Nov 24, 2008 1:41 PM

Guest :

Thank you for your guide in how to say "i love you" from: The danish dude

Nov 27, 2008 7:07 PM

Guest :

ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS WOW. THIS IS a wonderful thing to look at.
but i think there had to be one thing on there about
not cheatingg and being honest.<3 ahha other than that . its perfect!

Dec 2, 2008 7:25 AM

Guest :

To be perfectly honest, i don't think that love can be described. And that's the phenominon of it. Nobody can place a definite definition on it. Love isn't just a four letter word, and shouldn't be flounced around casually. Until you know what real love is, you will never understand it. Even when you're in love, you can't really understand it. You find yourself with overwhelming urges to be with that person; do all the "couply" things. Of course the tradtional bottle of wine with a dvd, cuddled up on the sofa come in tow. Love can't be described, you just know what it feels like. And once you feel it, you never want to let that feeling go.

Jan 11, 2009 8:38 AM

Guest :

Thanks for these tips!!! I followed them and before I knew it my long time boyfriend proposed to me!!! We r seniors in college right now and we've been together since 8th grade no joke!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!

Jan 21, 2009 8:26 PM

Guest :

The guy who said you won't want to let the feeling go is absolutely correct. Also, Love doesn't know the faults of another. All love knows is the other. Love fails to understand time as well. You may know someone for years, then again, you may only know them for days. Love doesn't care. Love is love. It's fickle and fantastic and difficult all at once. But, even in times of anger or frustration, love still reminds you that it is there. No matter how angry you get, you still know that you love the person with all that you have and that there isn't anything that you wouldn't do to make the one you love feel what you feel. Most of all, however, being loved is great but knowing how it feels to love another is the greatest feeling of all. If you love someone, you know it. Make sure they do, too.

Jan 26, 2009 1:15 PM

Guest :

My first husband believed "I told you when I married you I loved you. If I stop loving you I'll let you know." For 24 years the only time I heard I love you was when I was reading it off of a Valentine's Card my daughter had picked out for him to give me. To his credit, he said, its better to show it than tell it.

Now I am on Husband #2 and he tells me AND shows me all the time. I love to hear the words. I feel special when I hear those words.

So although I agree actions speak louder than words - don't forget the words!!!!

Feb 28, 2009 9:40 PM

Guest :

Thanks for your tips...i am very happy

Mar 2, 2009 6:54 PM

Guest :

7 is greatt!

Mar 11, 2009 9:52 PM

Guest :

put notes in his lunch box,the first time i did it he never forgot it

Mar 17, 2009 8:34 PM

Guest :

I can't even begin to express how great all of these are. The first time I got a sweet little note in my note in my lunch, it melted my heart...I've kept it even since.

Mar 20, 2009 12:00 PM

Guest :

I love to say I love you in more ways then words. This is very helpful

Apr 8, 2009 10:45 PM

Guest :

This has helped me think of the first girl i loved, and how im gonna tell her what i really feel now about her(still good). Thanks for your help. =)

May 13, 2009 1:11 PM

Guest :

hey, mega thanks. it is very useful to learn how to express love than simply saying 'i love you' am already yielding positive results in a marriage of 20 years!

May 24, 2009 12:09 AM

Guest :

for me no 3 is great, it's like live one day at a time, enjoy every moment with the one you love..- :)

Jun 8, 2009 11:41 AM

Guest :

i just wanna thank the person who wrote this :)

Jun 20, 2009 1:21 PM

Guest :

love is being able to care for someone more than your self and knowing they will to the same in return. it is knowing that you are not perfect and that although they are not either you are able to use that inorder to help eachother out.it is something that should be done unconditionaly and it is made possible by the grace of God.

Jul 6, 2009 9:37 PM

Guest :

Every thing was great no.15 should not be on the list because no couple could live without push push

Jul 13, 2009 2:07 PM

Guest :

the golden rule and always works, look into the eyes, do not blink and say " i do not know why, i do not know for what , i do not know .... but ,,, really ,,,, i love you"

worked with 13 out of 13

Aug 1, 2009 12:53 PM

Guest :

i'll try it. Just beautiful!

Sep 24, 2009 10:50 PM

Guest :

im scared to do all of this. . im shy..Y.Y

Oct 7, 2009 11:19 AM

Guest :

wow these are really great ways to say i love you its helped me so much with telling my boyfried which is now my fieonce how much i really love him

Oct 8, 2009 7:37 AM

Guest :

This is so amazing. I'm doing many things on this list towards my amazing new man and I have seen him smile and be happy. He's starting to open up and it makes me feel good since I am so shy. I almost want to print this list and check a few off each week and then mix them up and start all over again. I need to show him how much I love him and hope that he in returns can someday tell me "i love you". It's still very fresh, but I can't go a day without telling myself or someone that I love him. I just want to make sure we are on the same page and these examples are for sure getting me there.

Oct 10, 2009 3:20 PM

Guest :

lets see if it works

Oct 15, 2009 8:40 AM

Guest :

This is a great list for those who forget about how to love.
BUT... True love does not need this list.
Problem is... True love is very very very very rare!

Oct 27, 2009 5:09 AM

Guest :

pratistha
i love him so much that i cant describe my love in words but i found 64 ways to say i love you and now he knows how much i love and want him.

Jul 25, 2010 6:06 AM

Guest :

This is a very good articles and suggestions for those who want to save their relationship...

Aug 4, 2010 4:18 AM

Guest :

Beautiful Article!

Aug 20, 2010 12:27 PM

Guest :

love is something you shouldnt be afraid, to show to someone, we are human. Im going to practice loving myself, maybe then i can show love instead of fear. xo

Aug 21, 2010 9:59 PM

Guest :

nice tips

Aug 25, 2010 8:19 PM

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen :

I'm writing a book on ways to say I love you, so if you have more tips, please share them here!

Sep 9, 2010 11:44 AM

Guest :

Please help me..there's a girl in my life as a friend, she is an russian n m Indian, i just know her since 1 month, before i just feeled her as a friend, but today the way she touches me, looks at me...i just fallen in love with her, but the main problem is that she has a boyfriend...and i love her a lot, i can do anything for her...i just wanted to know that how shall i show her my love....please help! in this 64 ways cannot do anything...please tell me another way.....

Sep 10, 2010 7:33 AM

Guest :

great this is good ideas i love u

Sep 14, 2010 2:32 PM

Guest :

Awesome ways to say i love you but you forgot the most important one of all Understanding .

Sep 14, 2010 2:34 PM

Guest :

for no reason what so ever i will bring him home roses or something i knows he likes

Sep 29, 2010 5:58 PM

Guest :

Like another person wrote ----- true love is very rare! You not only want to be with that special someone all the time but you want to be a better person for them and because of them. When you love someone you think of them first, you respect, care, honor, cherish, trust them in every way. You see everything about the person but less.... We all have strange or quirky habits but with someone you love, those quirks seem small and overlookable! You love that person for who they are and who they want/aspire to be. I once had a person ask me if you simply had to love this person and do all the giving and not expect or get anything in return --- could I do it. ---- Because truly loving someone is selfless and done without any expectation of something in return. The best joy one can get is thru giving love! Great article!

Oct 5, 2010 2:02 AM

Guest :

Write alittle note and put it in their lunch bag or pocket so when they find it and pull it out they have a reminder of just how much you love and care about them. Just how special they really are to you!!

Oct 22, 2010 9:07 AM

Guest :

I say i love u to a girl with this trick she havnt reply me &she walk away.

Oct 23, 2010 6:39 PM

Guest :

One can't express love if one doesn't feel it. If you truly feel it. it will find its expression in the things you do or don't and say. I place greater credibility on what my beloved does than what she says. None the less some need the expression of love to feel fulfilled if that is the case with your love, dole it out in generous portions. The list above is nice but there are books full of ideas on how to express love.

Nov 3, 2010 3:27 AM

Guest :

I am so happy there are 64 other ways to say i love you than "i love you". bt i didnt get any grl

Nov 7, 2010 8:13 PM

Guest :

It was amazing to read. It is definitely one of my favorites. It really helped me out. It was the exact thing i was looking for. Other than the fact that i am only fourteen not middle aged or anything.

Nov 17, 2010 6:52 AM

Guest :

These are the best ways to say I love you!! Thank you.

Nov 18, 2010 1:56 PM

Guest :

"Do nothing together."

Dec 11, 2010 3:10 PM

Guest :

yes i can so say i love you.thanks.

Dec 17, 2010 8:50 AM

Guest :

This article was awsome

Jan 19, 2011 5:48 PM

Guest :

I'm gonna have to remember some of these wen I finally get to be with someone in person... I show n tell as best I can but only so much ya can do from a large distance

Feb 7, 2011 9:12 PM

Guest :

hey, im still dunno how can i say that i love her...
i can't speak anything while im with her,
im too shy... ><"

Feb 13, 2011 8:37 AM

Guest :

I LOVE THIS ARTICLE I REALLY THINK ITS GOING TO HELP ME AND MINE OUT THANKS SO MUCH

Mar 2, 2011 4:53 AM

Guest :

its so advising and makes you realise so many things we take for granted i learned a lot thanx to the writer. not to be rude but pls loose the muthi part at the end love is suppose to come natural, imagine the muthi works for six months then wats going to happen when it finishes unexpected? love u lots

Mar 3, 2011 11:12 PM

Guest :

how to say someone that i like them

Mar 12, 2011 5:41 AM

Guest :

What do you recommend if I try any of these and it doesn't work with my partner?

Mar 26, 2011 2:10 PM

Guest :

I wish I could give my love to the person I love and hurted so much. BUT I REALLY LOVE YOU!
Please, dear God, give me a chance. He is in my heart all the time. I love you.

Mar 31, 2011 7:11 AM

Guest :

wooooooooooowwww...thanks!

Apr 20, 2011 6:26 AM

Guest :

thanks for these ways ..ill surely use it........

May 5, 2011 1:46 AM

Guest :

I am so happy also because when I read this 64 ways to say I LOVE YOU our relationship with my boyfriend is more on strong. These have helped me a lot by showing him how much i love him..

May 19, 2011 10:39 AM

Guest :

Could be much better.........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :~((

May 28, 2011 2:54 PM

Guest :

I'm just so very elated to see such an in depth article that discusses and also magnifies the essence of love. Love is amazing, but scarce these days, whether it be through pure absence Or just confusion of what SEEMS to be love (aka what you WANT to be love).

Jul 10, 2011 11:17 PM

Guest :

baby him:)

Sep 3, 2011 2:18 AM

Guest :

it made me and my boyfirend are so much better
lolol
xoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxo

Dec 8, 2011 9:34 PM

Guest :

am so happy to have these tips to say i love you to my girlfriend

Dec 17, 2011 1:30 PM

Guest :

when i think of someone it makes me want to dont stop and that person like makes me do things cuz i love him soo much and if he dies i want to die with him he makes me feel like some how i am apart of him it feels im made from his world and he is made from mine these coments were very helpful THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH ps.we i love him and he luvs me thanks again byeee

Jan 29, 2012 1:44 PM

Guest :

i will leave flowers and card at "my loves" door on valentine's day

Jan 30, 2012 4:57 PM

Guest :

these were very helpful.... #3 is the one i have the hardest time with. I dont regret finding him... or him finding me... its that ive been with so many ppl before him that i dont feel worthy of him. i feel dirty... but he already loves me and i love him back i just dont know how to get that guilt and regret about my past out of my head. if you know how to help me....my email is cronosheaven@yahoo.com. and btw he told me he wants to marry me and i know usually the proposal is a surprise but he said hes going to propose to me at my H.S. graduation in 4 months. i know we are still young but we plan to be engaged for a few years before we get married. anyways. thats my only worry. the worry that though we love eachother that i may push him away because i dont feel worth his time. PLEASE HELP!

Feb 1, 2012 5:07 AM

Guest :

I am not sure if I am doing it wrong but I have done all of these and he still doesn't get the idea because I am friends with his friends and they tell me how he loves me but does not think I feel the same, and I have heard that from many of them. I dont want to be the first to SAY it so what do I do to show it?

Feb 28, 2012 4:26 PM

Guest :

Thank you so so much for these tips!

I'm 18yo and I had a very bad life until now, I had a lot of serious problems and i was very unhappy in all my teenage time. I've always been made fun of, i've always had a horrible self-esteem. I've never had a boyfriend before.
I met a guy 23yo that is very different from the major part of the men nowadays, he's romantic, he's a fighter, his a person who fights for the life he wants. I likes me, he is probably my best friend. And I'm his bestfriend too, and I'm sweet, i talk to him a lot, i always hear what he has to say, i always hear about his stuff, I'm a true companion for him. And I say how much I love him, and I always apologize when I'm wrong.

However, I'm a very difficult woman, i've several psychological issues due to my past, I'm very insecure, and all these things are making it so difficult. We have broken up several times, but we're fighting and we're just fine right now. I love him.

So reading these tips gives me a lot of hope and makes me feel strong enough to fight for him and to make him happy. I do have a lot of ideas to make him happy :)

Thank you so much for the tips! I'll make them work and I promise this is the guy I will have kids with!

Big hug from Portugal,
Bruna

PS: Sorry about my English :)

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