Some would say the best time to say I love you is the moment you feel it. Life is short, so if you are lucky enough to feel love for someone it’s best not to keep this good news to yourself, right? But, what if you are not the type to gush your feelings aloud or the relationship that you have doesn’t lend itself towards lots of words of affection?
How do you decide when and how to say I love you? There are lots of ways to be creative in saying these special words for the first time. Assuming you have been getting to know someone new, there are a few times that seem more natural than others to express your true feelings, or even realize you’ve been bitten by the love bug.
Over the Holidays
The very nature of certain holidays helps bring new feelings of love to the surface. This can happen because we decide to introduce our special someone to our family or just the opposite. Spending time away from your significant other may push you to realize just how much you miss them.
Since gift giving is a holiday tradition, consider getting something special for your loved one that will tell them how you feel in a way they’ll remember for years to come. Creating a photo block of a favorite picture of the two of you is a very thoughtful way to show how much you care. Bonus points for getting two made so you can each have one for your desk at work, too!
Leave a Special Love Note
Maybe you’ve been having so much fun getting to know someone new that you never expected love to hit as fast as it should. And then one day, there you are. While some may be brave enough to confess their love right then and there, most of us aren’t that bold.
Using a cute card or specialized stationery could be a great way to express your feelings if saying it face-to-face is too intimidating. Slip a personalized card into your S.O.’s work bag or even send it to them via mail. This is a great way to make your partner smile even when you’re not around (and guarantees you won’t chicken out)!
Try writing your sweetheart a love note on your personal stationery with a dab of your favorite fragrance inside the envelope for an extra special touch.
Date Night Under the Stars
One evening, suggest going to a park to hang out and try to guess all the constellations. There’s practically nothing more romantic than watching the stars on a beautiful night, consider the mood — all you have to do is say those three words. To make the night even cozier, bring along blankets, pillows and a picnic basket with all your loved one’s favorite snacks and drinks.
A Goofier Gesture
Maybe when you and your loved one met talking about your feelings wasn’t your main priority, but you’ve been close and sharing your lives together ever since. If you want to make a bold statement your partner will remember, let your clothes do the talking. Wearing those three little words on a t-shirt would definitely bring a smile to your partner’s face.
You can even get your S.O. and yourself matching shirts. These matching t-shirts will guarantee a laugh from both your partner and their friends and family who will see and like the pictures on Instagram.
As an added bonus, the t-shirts act as a keepsake that your loved one can wear over and over again. And each time they do, they will remember just how good it felt to hear it for the first time. Warning: this idea can go from cute to tacky very easily so look for a style that reflects your personality as a couple or that you know your significant other will appreciate.
Saying I love you for the first time is sure to be a special moment for both of you and putting a little thought and effort into getting a unique gift when you do so will give your loved one a memory they’ll have forever.
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