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Compliment
- Everyone likes to be complimented. Give your partner a nice compliment without expecting one in return.
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Surprise
- Why not cook your partner their favorite dish? They will be touched by the element of surprise and consideration.
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Listen
- Showing your partner that you care and respect them enough to listen to them without interrupting will make them feel more confident in your relationship.
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Coffee in the morning
- Going out of your way to make your partner a coffee (or any equivalent) in the morning before you head to work will show them that you care and have made an effort.
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Let them finish the food you share
- Whether it's a slice of pizza, a chicken wing, or a potato wedge, allowing your partner to have the last morsel will show your selflessness. This means a lot in a relationship.
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Holding hands
- Whether you are outside or just sitting around the house, holding hands is a sweet and simple gesture of closeness.
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Morning massage
- A relaxing way to start the day, and one that will show your partner that you want them to feel good.
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Give them the remote
- The small act of selflessness, allowing your partner to have control of the remote while you are relaxing on the couch, will certainly be appreciated.
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Handwritten message
- A cute handwritten message will remind your partner that you love and care about them. Why not slip it into their pocket or bag?
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9 / 30 Fotos
Bring home their favorite snack
- Small gestures really do go a long way! The element of surprise is always appreciated and it will no doubt remind your partner that they are always on your mind and in your consideration.
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10 / 30 Fotos
Tell them they're attractive
- Everyone likes an ego boost! Too often, couples get so used to one another, they forget to say these things. The reassurance of knowing that your partner still finds you very attractive is not to be underestimated.
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Let little things go
- Your partner may have irritated you or forgotten to do something lately. Letting it go and concentrating on the more important things will make you both feel better.
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12 / 30 Fotos
Make them smile!
- Perhaps your partner has had a long, boring, exhausting day. Cheer them up by making them smile with a joke or by being playful and affectionate.
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13 / 30 Fotos
Date night
- Take the time to still date your partner, even if you have been together for years. When choosing where to go or what to do, put them first.
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14 / 30 Fotos
Share
- Not being resentful about sharing with your partner will truly remind them that what is yours is also theirs.
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15 / 30 Fotos
Make a list
- If you make a list of everything you love about your partner, this will surely be appreciated.
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16 / 30 Fotos
Cooperate
- Working together and cooperating in your relationship will show your partner that you really are a team, and that they can rely on you.
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17 / 30 Fotos
Be thankful
- Simply saying "thank you," to your partner is a great habit to get into. Whether it's for small or bigger things, it will certainly be appreciated.
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18 / 30 Fotos
Volunteer to do chores
- If you sense that your partner is exhausted, or could just do with some downtime, make the effort to offer to do chores alone. This will certainly impress them.
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19 / 30 Fotos
Breakfast in bed
- Making breakfast in bed for your partner is a kind and thoughtful way to start the day, and will be met with appreciation.
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20 / 30 Fotos
Restaurant reservation
- Making a reservation at a restaurant that you know that your partner has been wanting to try will show them that you are both attentive to what they say, and still capable of surprising them!
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21 / 30 Fotos
Put yourself in their shoes
- Whether the relationship is going very well or not, it's always helpful to look at things from your partner's perspective.
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22 / 30 Fotos
Dessert
- Bringing home your partner's favorite dessert will show them that you consider them in simple, everyday ways.
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23 / 30 Fotos
Support
- Showing your partner that you are supportive towards them and believe in their dreams and ambitions will go a long way.
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Send a supportive message
- Even if you have seen them that very morning, texting your partner to wish them good luck for an interview or meeting will always be appreciated.
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25 / 30 Fotos
Express your affection
- Telling your partner, "I love it when you..." will let them know that you appreciate them for exactly who they are as a person.
© Shutterstock
26 / 30 Fotos
Give a gift
- It doesn't have to be a big gift, and it doesn't have to be for a specific occasion. Just a little gesture to show your partner that you care.
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27 / 30 Fotos
Forgive
- This is especially important if there is something very specific that always comes up in arguments. Letting go of anger and resentment, and moving forward, is crucial for the survival and strengthening of your relationship.
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Kiss goodbye
- Whether they'll be out of town for a few days, or you'll be with them again in a few hours, kissing your partner goodbye is a sweet gesture that shows love. Click here to read about the most memorable on-screen smooches!
This gallery was inspired by Your Tango.
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Compliment
- Everyone likes to be complimented. Give your partner a nice compliment without expecting one in return.
© Shutterstock
1 / 30 Fotos
Surprise
- Why not cook your partner their favorite dish? They will be touched by the element of surprise and consideration.
© Shutterstock
2 / 30 Fotos
Listen
- Showing your partner that you care and respect them enough to listen to them without interrupting will make them feel more confident in your relationship.
© Shutterstock
3 / 30 Fotos
Coffee in the morning
- Going out of your way to make your partner a coffee (or any equivalent) in the morning before you head to work will show them that you care and have made an effort.
© Shutterstock
4 / 30 Fotos
Let them finish the food you share
- Whether it's a slice of pizza, a chicken wing, or a potato wedge, allowing your partner to have the last morsel will show your selflessness. This means a lot in a relationship.
© Shutterstock
5 / 30 Fotos
Holding hands
- Whether you are outside or just sitting around the house, holding hands is a sweet and simple gesture of closeness.
© Shutterstock
6 / 30 Fotos
Morning massage
- A relaxing way to start the day, and one that will show your partner that you want them to feel good.
© Shutterstock
7 / 30 Fotos
Give them the remote
- The small act of selflessness, allowing your partner to have control of the remote while you are relaxing on the couch, will certainly be appreciated.
© Shutterstock
8 / 30 Fotos
Handwritten message
- A cute handwritten message will remind your partner that you love and care about them. Why not slip it into their pocket or bag?
© Shutterstock
9 / 30 Fotos
Bring home their favorite snack
- Small gestures really do go a long way! The element of surprise is always appreciated and it will no doubt remind your partner that they are always on your mind and in your consideration.
© Shutterstock
10 / 30 Fotos
Tell them they're attractive
- Everyone likes an ego boost! Too often, couples get so used to one another, they forget to say these things. The reassurance of knowing that your partner still finds you very attractive is not to be underestimated.
© Shutterstock
11 / 30 Fotos
Let little things go
- Your partner may have irritated you or forgotten to do something lately. Letting it go and concentrating on the more important things will make you both feel better.
© Shutterstock
12 / 30 Fotos
Make them smile!
- Perhaps your partner has had a long, boring, exhausting day. Cheer them up by making them smile with a joke or by being playful and affectionate.
© Shutterstock
13 / 30 Fotos
Date night
- Take the time to still date your partner, even if you have been together for years. When choosing where to go or what to do, put them first.
© Shutterstock
14 / 30 Fotos
Share
- Not being resentful about sharing with your partner will truly remind them that what is yours is also theirs.
© Shutterstock
15 / 30 Fotos
Make a list
- If you make a list of everything you love about your partner, this will surely be appreciated.
© Shutterstock
16 / 30 Fotos
Cooperate
- Working together and cooperating in your relationship will show your partner that you really are a team, and that they can rely on you.
© Shutterstock
17 / 30 Fotos
Be thankful
- Simply saying "thank you," to your partner is a great habit to get into. Whether it's for small or bigger things, it will certainly be appreciated.
© Shutterstock
18 / 30 Fotos
Volunteer to do chores
- If you sense that your partner is exhausted, or could just do with some downtime, make the effort to offer to do chores alone. This will certainly impress them.
© Shutterstock
19 / 30 Fotos
Breakfast in bed
- Making breakfast in bed for your partner is a kind and thoughtful way to start the day, and will be met with appreciation.
© Shutterstock
20 / 30 Fotos
Restaurant reservation
- Making a reservation at a restaurant that you know that your partner has been wanting to try will show them that you are both attentive to what they say, and still capable of surprising them!
© Shutterstock
21 / 30 Fotos
Put yourself in their shoes
- Whether the relationship is going very well or not, it's always helpful to look at things from your partner's perspective.
© Shutterstock
22 / 30 Fotos
Dessert
- Bringing home your partner's favorite dessert will show them that you consider them in simple, everyday ways.
© Shutterstock
23 / 30 Fotos
Support
- Showing your partner that you are supportive towards them and believe in their dreams and ambitions will go a long way.
© Shutterstock
24 / 30 Fotos
Send a supportive message
- Even if you have seen them that very morning, texting your partner to wish them good luck for an interview or meeting will always be appreciated.
© Shutterstock
25 / 30 Fotos
Express your affection
- Telling your partner, "I love it when you..." will let them know that you appreciate them for exactly who they are as a person.
© Shutterstock
26 / 30 Fotos
Give a gift
- It doesn't have to be a big gift, and it doesn't have to be for a specific occasion. Just a little gesture to show your partner that you care.
© Shutterstock
27 / 30 Fotos
Forgive
- This is especially important if there is something very specific that always comes up in arguments. Letting go of anger and resentment, and moving forward, is crucial for the survival and strengthening of your relationship.
© Shutterstock
28 / 30 Fotos
Kiss goodbye
- Whether they'll be out of town for a few days, or you'll be with them again in a few hours, kissing your partner goodbye is a sweet gesture that shows love. Click here to read about the most memorable on-screen smooches!
This gallery was inspired by Your Tango.
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Relationship upgrade: simple gestures to show your partner you care
Simple ways to be more supportive
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Relationships are never easy, because life isn't! However, a loving and fulfilling relationship is what almost everyone aspires to. It has been the motivation for every romantic novel, song, and film that's ever made audiences swoon. Life isn't fiction, though, and relationships require a lot of commitment and hard work.
While sustaining a relationship shouldn't be your only aim, the partnerships in which both parties make a consistent effort tend to experience a much deeper sense of happiness. Take a look through the gallery to discover some simple ways to be more supportive and generous to your partner.
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