With Valentine’s Day coming up later this week, I thought it would be a good time to talk about love.

Honestly, I haven’t written a relationship post in a little while because it feels strange to give marriage advice when we haven’t even been married for three years. We’ve found routines and communication strategies that work well for us right now, so I have shared some of those in the past.

But today’s post isn’t just about love in the context of a romantic relationship. It’s not just for those of you who are dating or engaged or married. 

This post is for all of us who have people in our lives. In other words, this post is for everyone. Because we all could stand to spread some love to those around us.

Here are five easy, quick, stress-free ways to show someone you love them today—whether that’s your spouse, a parent, a sibling, a coworker, a friend, or anyone else in your life.

1. Write them a letter or give them a call to express your gratitude.

Writing letters is probably my favorite way to show someone I love them. It’s the easiest way for me to express myself. But an out-of-the-blue phone call is really special too!

2. Schedule a time to get together.

Sometimes, date nights for couples and for friends just need to be put on the calendar if they’re ever going to happen! Being intentional in making time to get together in the midst of a crazy schedule is a good way to express love.

3. Give them a basket of their favorite things—favorite candy, favorite snacks, favorite movies, etc.

So much thought goes into this one. You’re showing your loved one you care about them enough to know their favorite things, and enough to put such a cool basket together.

4. Ask them for advice and tell them that you value their input and opinion in your life.

It can be hard for me to ask for advice, but it means a lot to me when someone tells me they value my opinion and want my input. I think this is a small way we can show great love in everyday moments.

5. Offer to help them with something in their life that has been causing them stress lately.

This is a great one to help your friend out and also show them you see what they’re going through and love them enough to walk through it with them.

6. Give them a hug and say “I love you!”

And, of course, this will always be an option!

I hope this week you’re able to put some of these into practice! What’s your favorite way to show someone you love them? Comment on this post to share!

And never forget… you are onederfully created.

Love,
Becca