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Old Mar 03, 2011, 08:53 PM
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I know that for me I frequently get wrapped up in my own world and troubles and have a tendency to lean on my fiance a lot. I've been trying to come up with a list of caring, loving things I could do for him to show that I care.

I was wondering what type of things do you do for the wonderful people in your life to show how much they mean to you? Not just spouses or partners, but family members as well.

1) Make dinner (or, specifially, his favorite)
2) Leave notes or cards around the house (or mail them to those not living with you)
3) Make the bed
4) Make tea, coffee, a martini, etc.
5) Greet them at the door with a big hug when they get home from work
6) Send postcards when you're away

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Old Mar 03, 2011, 10:07 PM
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Also, just listening to a loved ones' concerns, problems or feelings shows love and that you care.
Your list also works too, but if you 'force' yourself to do them, it may look 'forced' to your loved ones also. It may be good to start with small steps first.
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Old Mar 04, 2011, 04:29 PM
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If they take their lunch to work, leave a little note in their lunch box/bag.

My hubby used to love flowers, so put a rose or their favorite flower in their vehicle so they'll see it when they leave for work.

Send flowers to their work place or home.
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Old Mar 05, 2011, 12:22 AM
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There is actually a really good book my bf's therapist suggested we both read. It's called the 5 love languages (I think). You go through the five basic ways people feel needed. Like some people appreciate being told "I really enjoy your company" while others enjoy coming home to dinner made or a little note. Everyone responds differently to different actions. And so a person might be doing things THEY think are appreciative...but it's not the other's style so they don't really get those appreciative feelings. I think it helped me and my bf learn what to do to let the other know we really do appreciate each other. Like I came downstairs the other day and he had written a note on our dry erase board that said "you are the best "

Usually I make him lunch and get coffee ready the night before cause he has to wake up at 3:45 am for work so I wait til he falls asleep and do everything for him so he can have a good morning.
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Old Mar 05, 2011, 04:20 PM
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These are some of the things I like to do:
-Buy people surprise gifts
-Write letters or emails telling people (at least in some part of the letter) how much they mean to me
-Do chores for my boyfriend or help him with the ones he does
-Give hugs and say "I love you"
-Comfort my loved ones when they are upset (physically and with words)
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