Words of Affirmation Ideas

As I stated in my 5-love-languages blog, my husband's love language is Words of Affirmation.

I probably over say 'I love you' and 'thank you' but I don't consider that a bad thing. It becomes a bad thing when that's all I say to someone who needs words of affirmation. I've had to learn to speak this love language for my spouse and other loved ones. I'm great at one big expression at a time like the ideas listed below, but people who need words of affirmation need them every day to feel loved.

I believe I've gotten better at every day expressions like good morning texts with compliments, saying compliments more frequently, and randomly praising that person throughout the day. These are easy to think of, the big ticket expressions take a little more thought.

Big expression ideas technically count as one word of affirmation, so you feel slightly gipped for the effort (j/k). My husband has loved the following that I've given him and has kept them to look back on when he needs a reminder.

Ideas:

• A list of A-Z what you love about that person (In the one I made for Cody, I added doodles, inside jokes, and our hashtag)

• Place Post-Its around the room/house for that person to find, listing out reasons why you love them.

• A journal saying things you've thought about them throughout your relationship, what they mean to you and your life, songs/quotes/verses that remind you of them or put your love into words perfectly. I gave this to Cody on our wedding day. I also attached movie stubs, event tickets, etc.

• Write a love letter.

• Write letters to that person for them to open when they aren't feeling loved, confident, are having a bad day, feel disconnected, etc.

What are some of your favorite ways to express Words of Affirmation to your loved one?