Dr. Gary Chapman, a marriage counselor and author of "The Five Love Languages -- How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate," believes couples can show their love in five main ways. Couples can express their love with words, time, gifts and through acts and touch. Learn some practical ways to show your love and commitment to your partner.

How can we communicate better?

Everyone knows communication is key to a healthy, happy relationship.

• Voice your feelings. Letting your partner know how much you feel loved and appreciated is one way to communicate what's in your heart. Don't forget to give compliments and verbal support to one another. Tell your partner how nice it was to spend the evening together. Tell him how lucky you feel to be part of his life.
  
  
• Give the gift of time. It doesn't seem to matter what you two do as long as you're in each other's company. Quality time is vital for a strong relationship. Agree to commit a half hour each night to do nothing but catch up on each other's day and spend some quality, quiet time together.

Make a daily effort to communicate well with your partner. It's the best way to keep the relationship loving.

How can I do the little things?

It's the little things that count, right? Express your love a little bit each day.

• Show gestures from your heart. Show your spouse that he's in your thoughts with a little gesture of your love. A small bouquet of flowers, a cute, affectionate card that lists all of the things about your partner that you appreciate or a few sweets for your sweetie are just a few ways to express your feelings. It's the thought that counts, not the amount of money that is spent.
  
  
• Do favors for your partner. Show your love by doing little things for one another, such as cooking, dusting, doing the laundry and washing the dog. These expressions of love require thought, planning, time, effort and energy. It's a good way to show your partner how much he means to you.

Think of new ways to communicate your feelings each day. Get creative and make it fun!

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