Do they actively listen and validate you?

Someone lending their ear to you may not seem like much at times. But admit it…doesn’t it mean the world when you feel like your partner’s on your side? Life can feel like a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs at times.

So, this nonverbal love expression of having the chance to get things off your chest with someone who understands you can be a great release of stress. It goes the other way around as well.

You can validate your loved one by simply being there for them and giving them head nods, asking questions about their distress, and letting them know you care about them through your responses.

A warm and welcoming response sounds like: “I’m sorry you’re having a stressful day. Is there anything I can do to help?”

Do they offer you the biggest slice of the pizza?

We’re now down to the fourth nonverbal love expression: your partner telling you to have the biggest slice of the pizza! Listen, this isn’t just about the pizza, okay?

This implies that your significant other always lets you get the biggest size of everything. And this also includes your time, love, humor, and everything else you share together.