14 phrases.

 Every relationship is unique, and it’s all about when you feel most comfortable saying "I LOVE YOU". And regardless of when you want to say those three words or whether you want to say them at all, the most important thing is that you express love in a relationship.  In reality, knowing what to say to make someone feel special and loved doesn’t always require that you say those exact words.

Whether you have or haven’t said “I LOVE YOU” before or you say it every day, there are plenty of other ways to make your partner feel loved with your words. Phrases that include support, appreciation, and honesty can make your partner feel loved equally as much as telling them outright that you love them. 

This valentine’s day, I have 14 expert-backed ways to express what's in my heart to the love of my life:

1. "I am proud of you"

No matter what’s going on in your  life, I appreciate your actions towards a difficult decision or situation, and I acknowledge all your achievements, I am just so proud of who you really are.

2. "You Make Me Want To Be A Better Person"

People like you who makes their partner to be a better person are keepers. You express this kind of feeling that comes from your very genuine place of love and I want you to feel the same way, attractive, appreciated and happier.

3. "I Love The Person I Am When I’m With You"

My goal for our relationship is to make you feel that you are so special and that I am loving the person I am when I'm with you, so true and legit.

4. "You Inspire Me"

You are someone I look up to that goes hand in hand with my sense of respect the way you treat your family, friends and co-workers.

5. "I Genuinely Appreciate You"

I thank you for all the good things you bring to the lives of the people who are important to you.

6. "I’m Sorry"

For all those fights, disagreements and wrong judgements, I am deeply sorry for hurting you. Those fights are bound to happen even in the best of our relationship but what’s more important is the way in which we move on from the disagreement and work to get back on the same page- which is to always choose to love and be together.

  7. "I’ll Always Have Your Back"

We’re a team; it’s you, me and the kids against the world. 

8. "Thank You For Challenging Me"

I always appreciate your efforts in challenging me to do better with the things I do. You always believe in me even though I feel I can’t.

9. "You Bring Out The Best In Me"

You always know how to brighten up my day with your one of a kind dance moves.

10. "I Will Support You"

I will always support you 101% in following your dreams — in reaching for whatever goals you have in life. Always remember that I am your biggest fan.

11. "I Can’t Imagine Being With Anyone Else"

It is only YOU that I want to grow old with. No one else but you.

12. "Thank You For Doing That”

I am so grateful with all the little things you do just to show me that you care.

13. “I Will Hear You”

I promise that I will not only hear you but will always try to listen to every word that you say, though this can be a tough one for someone who talks too much but its surely worth a try.

14. “You’re My Greatest Friend”

Love is just one aspect of a lasting relationship. More than telling you that i love you, I want to let you know that I value you for your friendship. Our bond is not just one of lovers, but someone to share everything with.

And to sum it all, this special day just gives me another chance to express my love for you. I will never get tired of loving you because YOU are one of the blessings that I value the most. 

Happy Valentine’s Day to you my love, my forever Valentine!