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8 Subtle Signs Your Partner Loves You More Than You Think

21 December 2023 · 7 min read
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Detangle Love presents you: subtle signs your partner loves you more than you think!

If you were browsing the Internet looking for signs your partner loves you, this is the right place for you. Whatever your love language is, you probably need some words of affirmation in your relationship. You want your significant other to tell you how much you mean to them, to tell you they love you, and to say that they’re happier since they’ve known you.

Well, not everybody does that, but just because these words aren’t said, it doesn’t mean that love isn’t there. I remember that when I first met my husband and we started a relationship, neither of us said, “I love you.”.

I didn’t want to say anything because I had the idea that he should be the one to tell me first (I know, this was st**id), and he didn’t say anything because he wasn’t the type of person who directly expressed his feelings.

Sooner or later, I realized that just because you don’t hear the three words and eight letters doesn’t mean that your SO doesn’t care about you.

If you’re in the same situation as I was many years ago, let me tell you something: there are a ton of subtle signs your partner loves you more than you think, and I’m here to talk about all of them! Are you ready? Let’s begin!

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1. They help you grow

When I was younger, a few years before I met my husband, I was involved in a couple of romantic relationships where the men I was with weren’t exactly striving to be the best version of themselves.

I felt like I was the one who had to always motivate them to do better, to learn, to accept their mistakes, to be grateful for what they have, and to work for more. Don’t get me wrong, I was happy to do that for them, but when I needed support and motivation, they weren’t there for me, and I felt like I was always on my own.

Everything changed when I met my husband, and all that support we gave one another turned us into a fabulous team. We’re always encouraging each other to strive for more, and when things don’t work out in our favor, we try another way.

If you’re annoyed that your SO doesn’t say the three words, pay attention to their behavior around you. Do they encourage you to do more? Are they happy about your achievements? Are they your biggest cheerleaders? If you feel like your special someone helps you grow, it’s one of the best signs your partner loves you more than you think.

2. They’re honest with you

I don’t know what you think, but I believe honesty is one of the signs your partner loves you. The reason I say that is because many people shy away from telling the truth in case the other person isn’t going to feel good when hearing it.

When the closest person to you is honest with their feelings, with the things they like about you, and also with those they dislike, you can know for sure that they care deeply about you.

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3. They ask you how you feel

How many times have you been with someone who wasn’t interested in how you were feeling? Maybe they asked you how you were, but you didn’t say anything, and they weren’t curious anymore. Or maybe they didn’t even notice that you were not okay.

There are many signs your partner loves you, even if they don’t tell you. When they genuinely ask you how you feel, why you’re upset, and what they can do to help you, it means that they want you to feel good and value your feelings and emotions.

4. You feel like they’re your besties

Many people have a best friend they can share their darkest secrets with. Some people are lucky to call their significant other their BFFs, and that’s because they’re close, honest, supportive, genuine, and loving.

When you feel like you can tell your SO everything without feeling judged or let down, it means that you trust them and value their opinions. The same thing happens when your special someone trusts you with everything in their life.

If you’re the first person to know when there’s something good or bad in your special someone’s life, it’s one of the purest signs your partner loves you more than you think.

5. They ask you for opinions and advice

Did you know that when your SO asks you for advice and opinions, it is one of the subtle signs your partner loves you? They could probably make those decisions themselves, but they want to know what you think and what you’d suggest, and that only means you’re important to them.

6. They mirror your actions

When I started researching this article, I discovered that one of the signs your partner loves you more than you think is when they mirror your actions, gestures, and speaking patterns.

If they imitate your movements and behaviors, it means that they’re in love. Psychologists say that mirroring is also known as empathic accuracy, or the capacity to comprehend your partner’s thoughts and feelings.

What do you think about this one? Do you agree that is one of the cutest signs your partner loves you or not?

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7. They make you laugh

Feel free to tell me otherwise, but I believe that laughing is one of the subtle signs your partner loves you. When your SO tells you jokes or makes everything seem funnier, even on a bad day, it means that they care about you; they want to see you happy.

Do you think you need to hear the special three words, eight letters, or are you okay with seeing these subtle signs your partner loves you? I think I’m in the second group, but let me know what you think.

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8. They show you off

Here’s the last thing we’ll talk about in our article on subtle signs your partner loves you more than you think: showing you off. When someone deeply cares about you, they’re proud of the person you are, and they’re happy to be with you.

This means that they will enjoy going out with you and present you to their friends, family members, children, and work colleagues. They want to be seen with you, and they won’t shy away from holding your hand, kissing or hugging you, or talking about your achievements or the things that you both do.

When your partner doesn’t want to be seen in public with you or when they don’t talk about you with the people they’re close to, it means that they might be hiding something, they might be afraid of something, or they might not value the relationship.

Even if your SO doesn’t say I love you, these are subtle signs your partner loves you more than you think, and sometimes actions speak louder than words. Cherish what you have, and always strive for the best! I wish you a wonderful week full of love!

What do you think about these subtle signs that your partner loves you more than you think? Did you find it helpful? Leave a comment below and share your thoughts with me. Until next time, here’s another article from Detangle Love that you’ll like: Top 20 U.S. Cities with the Most Cheaters

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