There are a ton of little ways to tell someone you love them without actually saying those three words. Love is usually expressed by actions, and while it’s incredibly nice to hear and express those words regularly, it’s also important to say “I love you” without any words at all. There are plenty of cliches around this — actions speak louder than words, show and don’t tell — and though I agree with them to an extent, I also think it’s really, really important to use your words.
Here are 10 things that you've probably heard before, and trust me when I say this, that person loves you.
1. "Put on your seatbelt."
2. “How was your exam?”
3.”I'm going to the store, do you want anything?”
4. “I saw this and thought of you.”
5. Sharing their favorite food.
6. Letting them have the front seat.
7. “I’m proud of you.”
8. “I heard this song today and it reminded me of you.”
9. “There’s traffic on the highway; take the back road.”
10. Making them a mix CD.
26. Helping them study for a test.
27. Going to their big game.
28. Bringing an extra water bottle when you know they’ll be in the sun.
29. “Do you need any help with that?”
30. Waiting up for them to get home.
31. “How was your day?”
32. “You should take a break—you work too hard.”
33. Taking the long way home so you both can keep talking.
34. “Good luck on your interview.”
35. Greeting them at the airport.
36. Stopping by just because.
37. Giving up your seat on the bus so they can sit.
38. Letting them go in front of you in line.
39. “You look like you could use a hug.”
40. Bringing them lunch at work.
41. “I really want your opinion on something.”
42. “You were right.”
43. “You can pick the movie tonight.”
44. Sharing your bed.
45. Holding their hair or rubbing their back if they are sick.
46. Helping them write a paper.
47. Standing up for them if someone says something mean.
48. Letting them have the window seat on the train.
49. “You can have the last slice.”
50. “Call me when you get home."
