How to Let Someone Know You Love Him/Her

A romantic date is an ideal way to say "I love you."

Saying "I love you" for the first time can be intimidating and even a little bit confusing. Even if you have told someone that you love her hundreds of times, it can be difficult to come up with a creative way to continually show her that you care. Or, maybe you want to show him that you are truly sorry and that you love him enough to try to work things out. Whatever your reason for wanting to say "I love you," make sure when you say those three words they come from the heart.

Instructions

1. Make him feel special by telling him all of the things you like about him. Focus on things that make him unique and make sure he understands why you appreciate the way he is.

2. Surprise her by taking her out on a date without her knowing where you're going. Take her out to see that ballet you have been avoiding for months, rent a chick flick instead of that action film you've been dying to see or take her to a restaurant she really enjoys.

3. Write him a love letter, making sure it includes references to your feelings for him. Sometimes, getting your thoughts out on paper is one of the best ways to make sure that you are telling someone everything that is on your mind. Don't hold anything back.

4. Make compromises in order to make sure that you both are happy. Don't give in to her every time she starts a fight, but don't be afraid to apologize every once in a while, as well.

5. Tell him "I love you" in as many different ways as possible. For example, write him a song and sing it to him one night or simply blurt it out if that's your style. You can also write out a love poem and read it to him one night over a romantic dinner. Put your true feelings out in the open.

References

• Psych Central; 6 Ways to Show You Care; John Grohol
• CNN; Say 'I Love You' -- in so Many Ways; Sandra Magsamen
• Seventeen Magazine; 25 Ways to Show you Love Him; Audrey Fine