Great Ways to Say 'I Love You'

The best ways to say "I love you" are usually in simple, everyday, seemingly unimportant ways. Leo Buscaglia, who wrote and taught about love, says, "Words and deeds that say, 'You enrich my life' go on forever."

Make sure you say, "I Love You" at least once each day to your spouse.

Write unexpected love notes.

Give your mate an unexpected hug, a surprisingly romantic kiss, or a teasing tickle often.

Share memories by looking at old photographs and talking about memories you share together.

Schedule a day to just be leisurely together.

Listen.

Share why you love your spouse.

Give the gift of your time by performing trivial chores for your spouse, such as folding the clothes, running on errand, washing the car, etc.

Don't forget anniversaries and birthdays.

Smile.

Blow a kiss from across the room.

Dance with your spouse in your own living room.

Hold hands.

Plan and cook a meal together.