By giving gifts

By sharing encouraging words

By hugging or holding hands

By doing something thoughtful to help someone else out

By spending time with others in a shared activity

A personalized card, poem, or song written about them.

A gift that represents something very personal to them.

An adventurous or exotic adventure together.

A pack of homemade gift certificates for hugs, kisses, cuddles, or massages.

Hiring a maid service, auto-detailer, or in-home chef once a week.

A specific gift or surprise

Validation and assurance

Hugs, back scratches, shoulder massages

Help, assistance, or care

Time spent together

“When you travel, can you bring me back something special?”

“Do you think I’m doing a good job?”

"Will you hold my hand?”

“Would you mind helping me around the house some?”

“Can we just spend some more unhurried, uninterrupted time together?”

Write you an encouraging note

Give you a thoughtful gift

Help you with a project

Give you a hug

Spend the day together doing a shared activity

An encourager

A Hugger

A Helper

A Listener

A Giver

Someone showing up with a surprise gift.

Someone offering to help with chores or errands.

Someone planning a full day of relaxation together.

Someone expressing how attractive they are.

Someone offering a relaxing massage.

If others forgot to give a present on a special day.

If others were on their phone and distracted when spending time together.

If people spent more of their free time with others and this person wasn’t included.

If someone were to pull away from a loving touch initiated by them.

If no one helped them with the chores.

Give a high five or a pat on the back.

Take them out for coffee or a meal

Write a heartfelt card, note, or message

Give a thoughtful and personalized gift

Drop off a home-cooked meal or baked goods