100 Ways To Show Someone You Love Them

1. Tell them. 2. Remember things they like. 3. Make them something personal and slightly over-the-top. 4. Send them memes. 5. Show up for them. 6. Be honest. 7. Read the books & movies they recommend. 8. Make an effort to understand their thinking. 9. Give them gifts for no reason. 10. Take pictures with them. 11. Give them space when they need it. 12. Try new things because they like them. 13. Allow them to make their own decisions and speak for themselves. 14. Support them on their goals (no matter how ridiculous they might seem). 15. Spend time with them. 16. Compromise. 17. Let them vent to you about nonsense. 18. Respect their boundaries. 19. Don’t be afraid to disagree. 20. Write letters or notes. 21. Do what you say you’re gonna do. 22. Make an effort not to split the pole! 23. Don’t keep score. 24. Bring them their favorite soda or snack on a random Tuesday just because. 25. Sit in silence without it being awkward… Just exist! 26. Don’t expect things from them. (Especially during busy times!) 27. Don’t try to change or “fix” them. 28. Stay up way too late talking about things that don’t really matter. 29. Check in on them on days you know they might need it. 30. Point out things that remind you of them. 31. Listen. 32. Remember their birthday. 33. Make plans together. 34. Forgive every once in a while. 35. Walk them to their car. 36. Don’t be afraid to say something stupid around them. 37. Encourage them to go after their goals - don’t let them hold themselves back. 38. Apologize (ONLY when it’s necessary.) 39. Follow through on plans you make with them. 40. Actually SHARE a “share sized” candy. 41. Allow them to change and grow without complaining about “their old self.” 42. Hype them up even about the smallest things. 43. Try to be present when you’re with them. 44. Tease them relentlessly (just not to a problematic point.) 45. Commit utter tomfoolery together. 46. Remind them to drink water. 47. Give them REAL compliments. 48. Be creative when it comes to gifts. 49. Don’t let them waste their potential. 50. Come up with traditions together (even if you might not keep up with them.) 51. Find a TV show to watch only when you’re together. 52. Celebrate their successes. 53. Always remember to say goodbye. 54. Never talk about them behind their back. 55. Take terrible pictures of them. 56. Do your best to accept your differences. 57. Try to pick up on things that make them uncomfortable. 58. Try to pick up on things that make them comfortable. 59. If you have a problem with them, talk to them about it in person. 60. PLAN time to spend with them instead of only giving them your spare time. 61. Break out of the ordinary pattern every once in a while. 62. Be kind to their other friends or family members. 63. Be patient. 64. Making a snack? Make two! 65. Make spontaneous plans just because. 66. Acknowledge their skills. 67. Take their advice (only if it sounds like it could actually work obviously.) 68. Ask them questions. 69. Make them gifts that will make them cry. 70. Don’t make all of your problems theirs. 71. Don’t make all of their problems your responsibility to fix. 72. Remember their favorite snacks or foods. 73. Respect their privacy. 74. Answer their calls. 75. Cheer for them even when they are your competition. 76. Instead of asking what you can do for them, find something you can do for them. 77. Try to notice when they are making an effort. 78. Don’t go too long without making an effort to see them in person. 79. Be consistent. 80. Learn their weird little habits. 81. Show that you trust them. 82. Give them the weirdest, funniest gifts you can find. 83. Don't pity them. 84. Ask about their day. 85. Eat their food. 86. Find something you think they would like instead of asking for gift ideas. 87. Embrace your differences instead of trying to change them. 88. Develop a secret language. 89. Help out with little things when you can. 90. Find projects you can work on together. 91. Say “yes” once in a while. (Make sure not to shut down all of their ideas.) 92. Don’t compare them to the other people you love. 93. Laugh at their bad jokes. (Don’t laugh at the joke, laugh at them for making a bad one.) 94. Go to their parties or celebrations. 95. Don’t murder their whole family. 96. Bring them places you know they’ll like. 97. Be ready to defend them if you must. 98. Know their pet peeves. 99. Don’t expect things in return for the nice things you do. 100. Let them make mistakes and love them regardless. 

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