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33 Ways to Love Your Partner

  1. Say something good about your partner to another person

  2. Answer with positive, loving words.

  3. Do something kind for your mate.  Surprise him/her with a gift or thoughtful act.

  4. Do the things you know are important to your loved one.

  5. Say “thank you” often and mean it.  Say “I love you”. Be consistently courteous.

  6. Thank God for your mate.  Be specific. Pray for his or her blessing.

  7. Choose to forgive if hurt or offended and if possible, choose to work through the hurt and offence with your partner.

  8. Avoid proud behaviour and trying to get even.

  9. Decide not to criticize your partner.  Back up your decision by action until it becomes a habit.

  10. Discern where your partner can use extra.

  11. Spend some time thinking about every positive quality you admire in your mate.

  12. Edify your partner with words of praise and appreciation.  Be genuine, specific, generous.  Learn to recognize his or her talents, abilities, and accomplishments.

  13. Communicate your respect for the work your partner does.

  14. Keep your attention focussed on your partner rather than expressing admiration for others of the opposite sex.

  15. Seek your partner’s opinions and show that you value his or her judgement.

  16. Demonstrate your confidence in him or her.

  17. Respond to your mate with eye contact, smiles.

  18. Treat your partner as a VIP in your home and in the presence of others.

  19. Provide a peaceful, relaxed atmosphere of acceptance and unconditional love.

  20. Enjoy some quality time together every day.  Do a special project together.

  21. Develop some new interest in common. Make plans, set goals together.

  22. Learn more about one another’s work.  Share the challenges and the rewards.

  23. Enjoy a special date together once a week.  Plan for it.

  24. Listen to him or her attentively without interrupting.

  25. Be understanding.  Share your feelings. Say “I care, I love you”.

  26. Treat your partner at least as well as you would treat your friend.

  27. Pray together, grow in faith, share a ministry together.

  28. Hug and kiss often for no particular reason. Greet or leave with a kiss.

  29. Sit close to each other, whether in church or at home watching TV.

  30. Practice expressing your love through the medium of tender touch.  Find out what feels good to your partner.

  31. Give each other back rubs, massages.

  32. Listen to him or her attentively without interrupting.

  33. Be understanding.  Share your feelings. Say “I care, I love you”.

  34. Treat your partner at least as well as you would treat your friend.

  35. Pray together, grow in faith, share a ministry together.

  36. 28.Hug and kiss often for no particular reason. Greet or leave with a kiss.

  37. Sit close to each other, whether in church or at home watching TV.

  38. Practice expressing your love through the medium of tender touch.  Find out what feels good to your partner.

  39. Give each other back rubs, massages. 

  40. Hold hands when you take a walk.  Enjoy the thrill of holding hands anytime.

  41. Every day, think of how you can show love to your partner.

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