Expressions of Love

How to you express to someone that you love them?

Love is the willful intent to serve the well being of another. Here are some famous quotes on love:

"Love is friendship set on fire." - unknown 

"Love is the master key that opens the gates of happiness." - Oliver Wendell Holmes 

"Maybe love is like luck. You have to go all the way to find it." - Robert Mitchum 

"Love is the irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired." - Mark Twain 

"Love is more than three words mumbled before bedtime. Love is sustained by action, a pattern of devotion in the things we do for each other every day." - Nicholas Sparks
 
So how do you show someone that you love them? There are many, many ways:

- Wash the dishes by hand with your lover even if you have a dishwasher. 

- Write your lover a poem or romantic short story. 

- Create a romantic thank you note for all they happiness they bring you. 

- Put a picture of your lover on your dashboard. 

- Hug, touch, or caress your lover whenever possible. 

- Stare deeply into your lover's eyes and whisper the words "I love you." 

- Start a romantic blog and dedicate it to your lover. 

- Give your lover an amateur manicure or pedicure.

Other ways you can show your love:

• Step out of your comfort zone and participate in something that your lover enjoys doing. It could be as simple as watching a movie you wouldn't normally watch or going to a sports venue. 
• Take time out to listen. Sometimes this is the simplest of acts, yet the most meaningful.
• Know things about them. What is their favorite color? Do they like coffee or tea? Are they a mustard or mayonnaise person. Knowing the details about your partner is vital to any relationship.
• Turn off the TV and the Phones. Light some candles and give your lover a massage. Or sit and talk. Or lay down and hold and caress them.
• Don't be afraid to be creative. Paint or draw a picture of your lover even if you are horrible at it.
• Plan a picnic just for two at a park or even in your own back yard.
• Plan a movie night with movies that are about love.  Pop plenty of popcorn and snuggle up close to your lover while watching.
• Create a playlist of music that expresses how you feel.
• Send random love note text messages throughout your lovers day.
• Learn to say "I Love You" in another language!
• If you have a lawn, write "I Love You" in the grass.

More than anything, love freely and openly.  Allow yourself to be able to express your love no matter how random or silly or serious you have to be.  Love knows no bounds.  Go on, get creative.....explore the possibilities.