WAYS TO SAY I LOVE YOU

1.) APPLY THE THREE C's
seize every opportunity to Compliment, Commend, and Congratulate your partner.. As St. Paul says All that commands reverence, all that makes for right and all that is pure, all that is lovely, all that is gracious in the telling virtue and merit, wherever virtue and merit are found-let this be the argument of your thoughts (Phil 4:8)

2.) SHOW PATIENCE
the Key to everything! according to Arnold Glasgow is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it open. Though you may not always understand your partners actions or attitude, showing patience an make the difference. For no matter how close you are, its not always possible to be fully aware of your partners struggles.

3.)3 WISHES
grant your partner three wishes, Most people are comfortable giving than receiving. You can make it easier for your partner to be on the receiving end of favors by granting his ir her wishes.

4.) THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK
Raised voices lower esteem, Hot tempers cool friendships. Loose tongues stretch truths. Swelled heads shrink Influence. Sharp words dull respect. Words can be a powerful instruments injuring, inspiring, hurting, or healing. While its right to let your partner know how you feel , choose your words carefully.

5.)ROUTINELY SEND LOVE SIGNALS
little things mean alot, small gestures often convey large meanings:
-let them do things they love
-do one of their regular chores
-sympathize, instead of pointing out how he/she helped create the problem
- brag to a third party within hearing distance of your mate about something he/she did well.
-whisper to your partner that hes/shes the most attractive person in your life
-pick something for him/her the next time your out.

6.) LISTEN WITH YOUR HEART
When your partner is upset let him/her express feelings freely. Dont corret inaccuracies, dont refute logic, ---just listen. speaking only to seek clarification. Waiting until feelings have cooled may mean youll choose a much better time to respond.
- Do you make eye contact with your partner and ignore outside interferences?
- do you really listen? instead of thinking of your reply?
-do you try to provide questions or comments that will help your partner clarify his or her thoughts
- do you encourage positive comments by accepting them in a positive way?

7.) BE GENEROUS WITH FORGIVENESS
forgiveness involves letting go of anger, restoring respect, and offering acceptance. With your hands and heart free, you and your partner can begin build a new and more fulfilling relationship .

8.) HAVE FAIR DIVISION OF LABOR,
resentment builds quickly when one partner feels the burden of doing the most of the work around home, like grocery shopping, laundry, cooking, cleaning.

9.)TURN OFF THE TV
most couples work outside the home and juggle many responsibilites such as parenting household management and community involvements, for relaxation the turn on the TV and get ensnared by the electronic monster. Turn it off!... instead discuss and share your day with each other and share happy occurences.

10.)LIGHTEN AND BRIGHTEN LIFE WITH LAUGHTER
laughter adds richness, texture and color to otherwise ordinary days, its a gift, a choice a discipline, and an art.Life has its own troubles day in and day out, its best most to keep laughter there, for after all laughter is still the best medicine:)





condensed from 10 BEST WAYS TO SAY I LOVE YOU by Mr. Victor Parachin