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Here are some ideas.
Doing some lingering task neither of you enjoy, like hanging a heavy picture or cleaning the garage.
Preparing their favorite meal for no special occasion or picking up lunch for them unexpectedly.
Getting the supplies they need for a project, or taking care of household distractions (kids!)
so they can work stress-free.
Taking the lead on planning an excursion or family trip.
Words of affirmation
This group thrives when they receive praise, appreciation, compliments, and encouragement.
Here are a few ways to provide meaningful words of affirmation beyond saying, Great job.
Send them a love letter to find in the mailbox among the catalogs and bills.
Text them an acrostic with a descriptive, complimentary word for each letter of their name.
Compliment them in front of others.
Post how proud you are of something they accomplished on social media.
Take a ballroom or swing dance class together.
Offer foot, neck, head, or shoulder massages.
Spontaneously hold their hand while out in public.
From mundane togetherness to eventful occasions, they love nothing more than your undivided attention.
Establish a weekly date night, arrange the babysitter, and make a no phones rule.
Check in on them often with texts, calls, or trips to wherever they are in the house.
Run errands together or accompany them to their next appointment.
Ask about their bucket list and plan a trip together.
Go to bed at the same time as your partner.
Take a cooking class together.
Make uninterrupted eye contact while speaking with them (avoid being distracted by your phone).
Receiving gifts
Everyone loves receiving gifts.
Order something from their Amazon wishlist, or something thats been sitting in their online shopping cart.
Put together a photo album or collage photo frame of special moments together.
