In today’s world, there are so many distractions vying for our time. From jobs to caring for children to everyday chores, if we are not careful we’ll allow the day to eat our time leaving us too tired to show our spouse just how much we really love them. We have created a list of 51 different ways you can show your spouse you love them through your actions. Our heart behind this is to inspire married couples to take the time to show your spouse you love them. This list is a great start if you’re in need of some ideas! Enjoy!

51 Ways To Say I Love You To Your Spouse

1. Blow them a kiss from the other side of a room.
2. Put their needs ahead of your own.
3. Be gentle even when you are angry with them.
4. Pray with them and for them.
5. Tell them something special about them that you like every.single.day.
6. Dress up for them even when there is no where to go.
7. Do your best to surprise them with a romantic get-a-way whenever possible.
8. Take on all of their household chores for one day.
9. Cook them their favorite dish. If you are not a good cook, try anyway. They’ll appreciate the effort.
10. Give them a back massage after a hard days work.
11. Arrange a day for them to enjoy their favorite hobby.
12. If you have children, take the children for a day so your spouse can enjoy some solitude and recharge.
13. Take a nice portrait of yourself and email or text it to your spouse.
14. Make a cake and celebrate them any day of the year (not just their birthday).
15. Invite them to an intimate candlelight dinner in your birthday suit! (If you have children, turn your bedroom into a candlelight restaurant!)
16. Take interest in their hobby and spend time enjoying it with them.
17. Don’t complain when things are not going your way.
18. Speak kind words to them when they are facing times of uncertainty.
19. Shower them with praises every chance you get. You never know when you will speak your last words to your spouse.
20. Make it a point to display your love for them in front of others. Don’t be cold.
21. Give them the benefit of the doubt when they’ve shown their character is worthy.
22. Don’t nag them – ever.
23. Read the Bible to your spouse. If they are an unbeliever, read them a nice poem or short story aloud.
24. Bake them a special treat.
25. Take them to a local coffee shop to hang out and enjoy some coffee or tea.
26. Take over their chores for a week (not just a day as stated above).
27. Draw them a bath and light candles as a nice surprise when they need it most.
28. Go on a nightly walk and have a heart-to-heart talk.
29. Show them grace when you don’t feel like it.
30. Rent your spouses favorite movie and watch it together.
31. Give them a foot rub as you ask about their day.
32. Hug them a little tighter when you sense they need it most.
33. Smile at them.
34. Write them a sweet, intimate note, and put it where they’ll find it but least expect it.
35. Tell them “I love you” every chance you get.
36. Laugh often when you’re together, finding joy in the good and bad times.
37. Get some special photos taken with your spouse in mind 🙂
38. Make a dessert bar and enjoy indulge together.
39. Choose a special song and dance together.
40. Detail your spouses vehicle (and if you don’t do that well, pay someone to do it for them).
41. Sing your spouse a song. Even if you’re not a singer, they’ll appreciate the heart behind it.
42. Paint a portrait of how your spouse makes you feel. You don’t have to be an artist to accentuate the good things about them.
43. Come up with 10 positive things you love about your spouse and show them the list.
44. Listen to them. Often times many couples forget the art of listening — it shows them how much you care.
45. Cuddle.
46. Make a picnic (for breakfast, lunch, or dinner) and eat it at the most beautiful outdoor spot in your area.
47. Tell them about the “moment” you know they had won your heart.
48. Sit together in silence. Sometimes this speaks volumes when words are not enough.
49. Surprise them with a new book on a topic they enjoy.
50. Give them grace.
51. Shower them with praise about the good things they have done in your marriage and life together.

This list could go on and on. There are so many subtle, and not-so-subtle ways to tell your spouse you love them through your actions. We pray that this list is a blessing to someone out there who is struggling to find a way to say “I love you” to their spouse. And the truth is, this list can be translated to any loved one!

What are your favorite ways to say I love you to your spouse?

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