There are so many ways to let someone know you care about them; it doesn't always need to be accomplished verbally. While some people prefer this method, there are others who like to show affection through their actions instead. As someone who often favors the latter, I understand how frustrating it can be when someone thinks that you don't care simply because you don't tell them.

I prefer actions to speech because anyone can say anything, but not everyone will do things to prove it. Subtle acts of affection can often be overlooked, but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate you. Here are just 8 of the many ways I demonstrate that I care, rather than saying it.

1. I ask you about your day.

Hands down, this is one of the simplest ways to show someone you care, and it's one of my favorite questions to ask and get asked. It doesn't matter if all you did today was watch Netflix and sleep, or if you had one of the best/worst days of your life. Tell me about it. I asked because I genuinely want to know.

2. I offer you my food.

I don't share with just anybody, okay? So realize how special you are if I buy, cook, and/or offer you food.

3. I make sure you never hear my alarm.

You've asked me plenty of times before why you've never heard my alarm go off. That's because it never does. I wake up before my alarm so that the sound doesn't wake you up. Often, that means I'm up every hour to check the time, but that's okay. I sacrifice sleep because it means that you can enjoy yours, and I know how much sleep means to you. I only set alarms on the off chance that one day, I will actually need it.

4. I put up with your drunk ass.

I deserve all the awards. All of them.

5. I let you steal all of the covers and take up the entire bed.

Shall we refer back to #3? No matter how many times you tell me to, I'm not going to wake you up every time you end up on my side of the bed or with all of the blankets. If you're comfortable, that's all that matters. This is precisely why I keep an extra blanket under my bed now.

6. I let you be little spoon.

Uh huh. You're welcome.

7. I invest in your interests.

Whether that's in the form of physical and/or emotional support, donations, time, or just general intrigue, it's not uncommon for me to express interest in things that are important to you—especially if I'm interested in them, too.

8. I wish you luck before big events.

If you ever need affirmation that I care about you, just check your texts. If you ever once mention an upcoming exam, sporting event, interview, etc., you best believe I will wish you luck on your big day and/or follow up with you after.

Remember always that just because someone doesn't say it outright, it doesn't mean that they don't care about and appreciate you. Some people just find other ways to relay the message.