Words are extremely great at shedding light on your feelings. But sometimes, mere words are not enough. While words can stand on their own, such as ‘will you marry me?’, you may want to incorporate other ways to express love, (or whatever feeling you want to express) and have a bigger an impact with your communication.
We often give a lot of thought to what we wish to say to someone, especially when it’s something important, such as an expression of love. Thousands of sentences, tidbits, and insights swirl around in our minds as we try to come up with the best possible delivery. But it can be hard to fully achieve the most perfect speech, and we might put off saying it for some time.
It might be an apology, a love confession, or telling your spouse how much you truly love them. Perhaps you want to tell that special someone that they are all you care about. Or you may be thinking of the best manner to propose.
There are things you can do to frame the sentiments around special events or occasions such as a marriage proposal, treating your fiancé to a lovely evening out, or celebrating your honeymoon. Here are some tips to help you express the love you want to express.
1. Experiences
Investing in an experience for the both of you to enjoy can be one of the most promising methods of bringing you and your other half together.
Experiences can speak millions of words that you need not otherwise communicate. Proposing in the place you first met, taking them to a place they adore for the honeymoon, or having a place decorated in a special way (with thanks to the service provided by the venue) can help your message gain an incredible power that your other half is sure to appreciate and enjoy.
Experiences are some of the best things you could ever invest in, and creates a form of dual connection allowing you to simply spend intimate time with that person, and them with you. If you’re not sure how to put your message into words, consider how the experience might do so for you.
2. Flowers
One of the easiest ways to express love it with flowers. Flowers have been cherished by people since time immemorial. There’s a certain quality about flowers that can speak volumes to someone you care about, or are feeling deep emotion for. This is why botanists craft unique arrangements with flowers meant to delight, provide comfort, or spark romantic feelings.
When it doubt, it’s best to bring flowers. Even if you aren’t the most well versed in choosing and putting together beautiful arrangements, an excellent floral professional can help you with this. They’ll put together something beautiful, that will punctuate an entire evening or event space, and can further illustrate your appreciation.
3. Actions
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying ‘actions speak louder than words’. It is certainly true, especially when you are trying to enhance an expression of your love.
This might mean arranging something truly wonderful for the one you love. For example, you may decide to ask the staff to play a certain song when proposing, or to decorate a room in a certain way. You might ask for the driver to take a detour to a new environment, or for the hotel to prepare one of the best suites possible. You may even decide to arrange something beautiful, such as proposing with her grandparents ring, or perhaps having a custom ring made.
Actions like this often show forethought, care, and also confidence in the showmanship of what you wish to give them. This is how amazing memories are often formed, and are often appreciated completely.
4. Documentation
Documenting this occasion is a wonderful way for both of you to reminisce after the event. Not only will you have something to look back on, but an heirloom to show friends and family too.
Even writing about your emotions before (or after) the proposal or honeymoon can be positively cathartic, and allows you time to get your thoughts in order. These types of heavily romantic events can often leave our brains feeling dizzy, and it seems that we relive these events with our heart more than any other type of event.
A video camera you set up to document the occasion, a full hidden camera to capture his or her surprise, or simply taking photographs will help you keep this memory forever fresh in your minds.
5. Time
One of the best ways to express love, and it doesn’t cost a thing is time. We often think of money as being one of the most important resources. But when it comes to interpersonal relationships that’s of course not true in the slightest. Time is one of the best things to take advantage of as it’s one of the most important things that money can never buy.
Simply spending time with your loved one – perhaps a romantic getaway, your honeymoon, or even reconfirming your wedding vows – can have a tremendous impact.
After all, romantic situations aren’t to be rushed. If they are, they can often lose something of their presence and beauty.
Give yourself enough time to enjoy the events as they unfold. For example, if you decide at the last minute to head for a specific location in order to propose, you may feel pressed for time, and the ‘right moment’ to pop the question may not present itself. On the other hand, if you give some advance thought, whether going for a romantic walk or dinner, or booking a weekend (or longer) vacation for this purpose, you’ll have multiple opportunities to get down on one knee when you think the time is right.
With these tips in mind, you’re sure to make your emotions known, not with a lack of words, but with something else to enhance those words and the special occasion they epitomize.
* This is a contributed post
I hope you found this information on ways to express love useful!
Hearts, Joy, Love!
Jean
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