Three words, eight letters and one meaning. Being told you are loved is one thing, but sometimes actions speak louder than words. Here are just a few examples.

1. They tell you to text them, "I'm home," when you get back home safely.

Or they text you later to check that you do.

2. They bring you your favorite soup in one hand and a bouquet of flowers in the other when you are sick.

3. They say, "This song made me think of you".

4. They call you when you've had a bad day and leave a voicemail if you are sleeping.

5. They grab your hand while driving, or any chance they can.

6. They make time just to see you.

7. They wipe away your tears from your face.

8. When they call you by a silly nickname they created specifically for you.

9. When they sing to you in the car.

10. They surprise you with your favorite coffee order.

It really comes down to the simple things. When I was younger, I was obsessed with the idea that if I wasn't praised or told word by word -- well, I wasn't loved enough. But that's not true.

As I continue to grow and become a better version of myself it really just comes down to the simple things, such as playing your favorite song in the car and on top of that the other person wailing it back to you as they smile and hold your hand. It's about making time for someone who is special to you. It's easy. So here are to the people that feel as if they aren't being told they are loved every second of every day -- just remember, actions speak louder than words.

I hope to have this again, someday -- just not today or tomorrow. But someday. I know I'll find it again and I can't wait to experience it.