Oftentimes, lovers find it difficult to be that caring and thoughtful partner, mostly due to the notion that “without money, there’s no love.” While this isn’t entirely wrong, living by this rule will affect any relationship more negatively than positively.  Yes, money plus love makes all relationships blissful, but there’s also a place of thoughtfulness and dynamism. Loving someone doesn’t always have to be a money affair, in fact, some of the most meaningful and long-lasting gestures are those that don’t require much monetary effort.  In a bid to debunk the notion that supports extravagant love gestures, here are 5 thoughtful, unique and budget-friendly ways to make someone feel cherished.   

  • Write heartfelt letters

Now dubbed “old fashioned,” there’s still something incredibly special about handwritten letters, especially in a time when texting via social media platforms is now prevalent.  Instead of planning overly elaborate ceremonies, pour out your heart and appreciate your partner via letters. Write about your fond memories, hopes and others, and you’d be surprised at the effectiveness of this.    

  • Be genuinely interested in your partner’s affair 

Dale Carnegie, the author of How to Win Friends & Influence People opined in the book that “To be interesting is to be interested.”  How much are you interested in your partner? This goes beyond your expected love responsibilities, it’s giving your undivided support to your partner, always. Doing this will breed a loving atmosphere in your relationship.  

  • Create photo albums

Knowing why you need to take pictures and taking them is one thing, knowing what to do with those pictures is another thing. Pictures with your partner aren’t only meant for social media validations, you can also create pictorial mementoes by gathering your favourite pictures into a digital or physical medium, as a visual of toy shared moments.  Wouldn’t you also fancy receiving such as a surprise gift? 

  • Movie dates

Netflix and chill is never a bad idea to connect and enjoy your partner’s company. It doesn’t necessarily have to be going to the cinema, a simple movie setting in the house seeing movies that can spice up your relationship will also go a long way, and build momentum for a deeper level of intimacy.

  • Acts of service

Here’s a love language that’s never once failed. Sometimes, it’s the simple things like offering to help your partner take on work and chores that matter most.  This shows that you’re attentive to their needs and willing to go the extra mile to make their life easier. Who wouldn’t be happy to be loved this way?  Certainly, to love and be loved is all about the little things that add up to something truly extraordinary. These five thoughtful gestures outlined above probably prove that expressing your love doesn’t always require spending money. Your actions sometimes speak louder than your money, so go ahead to love your partner in ways money can’t buy.