May and December are the most preferred and favourite months for Indian marriages. While passing by lots of personal and social marriage anniversaries reminds me why it is so important to celebrate the anniversary.

 

In today’s time, it becomes a ritual to post photos or videos of couples wishing each other anniversary. Sometimes it is like a formality. As everyone is doing so, it is important to show the world how much you love your partner. 

 

But have you ever thought that your partner wants that show off to people rather than giving them something which makes them happy & feels special? 

 

We always end up doing things which we like to do for our partner without thinking once about what they want. And from there all problems begin. Your loved one feels apart. They don’t feel special because they expect you to understand their deep-down desires & feelings. Everyone wants small little gestures from their partner which makes them happy.

 

Small gestures of love can go a long way in a relationship as it makes your partner feel more loved & appreciated.

Sometimes, even something as simple as acknowledging their thoughts can make a difference & make them feel closer to you.

 

Here are some small gestures of love to bring back that zing in your relationship.

 

LISTEN TO THEM

The super most important thing is to listen to them. To listen doesn’t mean keeping quiet and just nodding. Give interest and participate. Even if you don’t approve of their point of view, hear them. Let them talk, let it out & feel better. Do not interrupt or criticize. Sometimes, the best way to support them is to listen and acknowledge their feelings.

 

BE THEIR SUPPORT SYSTEM NOT AN ADVISER

 

Often when we see our partner under stress, some of us tend to take charge of situations & begin to command & control them. This could make a loved one feels disempowered & diminished. Instead, ask them what they need & meet their requirements.

 

Lend them a shoulder when needed, and do what they need if you can without declaring what you did for them.

 

TRY DOING WHAT THEY LIKE AT LEAST FOR ONCE

 

Little or more, acknowledge your partner’s choices, appreciate them and let that be the final word on the chore at hand. Relationships are all about adjustments, be it about what you will eat for dinner or which web series you will be watching together this weekend. This will show them that you like what they love.

 

TAG THEM AND DEDICATE A SONG

 

Post a picture of them out of nowhere doing the quirkiest things so that they know you love them even when they are at their awkward best & can proudly claim it. Find the most relatable posts & tag them randomly to remind them they are on your mind.

 

Dedicate a song or listen to “your song” together because there is nothing more comforting than knowing you have something of your own. 

 

UNDERSTAND THEM

 

Nothing feels more secure & affirming than being understood. When they make a mistake unintentionally try to forgive & understand their point of view. The point of view can be different but the love is constant.

 

Understanding is the purest of all gestures that make a relationship stronger & wiser. So, do not only celebrate your anniversary one day but make a little effort every day to enjoy your life beautifully with your loved ones. 

What are the other small gestures of love you like doing for your partner to appreciate them? Tell us in the comments.