Dr. Patty Ann provides 7 ways to express love without saying the words. They include: 1) Leaving love notes in unexpected places, 2) Making their life easier with small gestures like filling their car with gas, 3) Creating a treasure hunt with their favorite snack, 4) Drawing a temporary tattoo with their initials, 5) Bringing home flowers or a card just because, 6) Surprising them with a movie night, and 7) Taking them to their favorite restaurant instead of your own. The document emphasizes that showing love through thoughtful actions can be even more powerful than saying "I love you" on Valentine's Day or any day of the year.

1. Dr. Patty Ann Presents: On Valentine’s Day and Every Day – “7 Ways to Say I Love You Without Saying a Word”

2. 7 Ways to Say “I Love You” Without Saying A Word Sure, it is important to tell our partnerwe love them – no doubt about it. But, as the saying goes, talk can be cheap;therefore, back up those 3 little words:“I love you” with actions that validatethe true meaning of those words.

3. 7 Ways to Say “I Love You” Without Saying A Word 1. Write love notes and leave them in the most unexpected places. Notice I didn’t say write love letters – that can take up too much time. Just write short, little notes expressing your love for your partner and leave them in a place where they will least expect it. For example, put the note on the driver’s seat of their car. Or maybe write the words “I love you” in a steamed up mirror when your partner is taking a shower. Or you could put a note in their lunch bag or under their pillow. You get the point – be creative and have fun!

4. 7 Ways to Say “I Love You” Without Saying A Word 2. Make their life a little easier. For example, put toothpaste on their toothbrush in the morning or leave their favorite cereal in a bowl at night so they are surprised to find it waiting for them in the morning. This is surefire way to bring a smile to your partner’s face. If you wake up before your partner, don’t turn the light on – lay your clothes out in the bathroom the night before. Surprise your partner and fill up their car with a full tank of gas – who wouldn’t love that? The point is to let your partner know you are thinking about them with tiny considerate gestures.

5. 7 Ways to Say “I Love You” Without Saying A Word 3. Make a treasure hunt using little yellow post-it notes... …and have your partner’s favorite snack – or some other type of surprise - at the end of the trail. They will love this!

6. 7 Ways to Say “I Love You” Without Saying A Word 4. Make a fake temporary tattoo on your body with lipstick or eyeliner… …maybe draw a heart with your partner’s initials inside it. How much fun would that be? Maybe it is corny, so what? Can’t adults have a little fun too?

7. 7 Ways to Say “I Love You” Without Saying A Word 5. Bring home flowers or a romantic card – “just because”. Let Hallmark do your talking for you – they certainly seem to have a way with words.

8. 7 Ways to Say “I Love You” Without Saying A Word 6. Surprise them with their favorite movie and watch it together on the couch. Buy their favorite snack and drink and hunker away, together, for the evening. (I can almost here the words to the song: “Love is in the Air” here).

9. 7 Ways to Say “I Love You” Without Saying A Word 7. Take your partner to their favorite restaurant one evening instead of going to yours. Never underestimate the power of a full stomach – especially for the guys!

10. 7 Ways to Say “I Love You” Without Saying A Word Everyone loves to hear those3 powerful words:“I love you”… ...but showing your love with thoughtful little gestures are even more powerful –on Valentine’s Day and every daythroughout the year!

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