What would you do if you couldn't say I love you?

“Love” is a verb. Talk is cheap, it is loving ACTIONS, that really show ones intent.

Cheesy, but apropos

I scratch his back, particularly in the spot over his pentagram tattoo, with the thick black ink that itches all the time.

I hide a nebulizer capsule or two in strategic locations, just in case we’re “out of medicine” and he has an asthma attack. (If it’s there, he’ll use it as prescribed when it’s not an emergency. But sometimes we go months in between refills. Breathing is nice.)

Every time I make Italian food, I make two different sauces. Tomato-based for my son who hates alfredo (says it smells bad), and cream/cheese or garlic/butter based for my husband, whose stomach is sensitive to tomato acids. Yes, it is twice the dishes, thank you for asking.

Leaving a bottle of water and a packet of BC powder next to his bed the morning after his band plays a show.

Stupid little stuff, really.

I’d do the same stuff I do now, hugging their necks every morning; cooking them breakfast; packing them lunch; reminding them to use deodorant and brush their teeth; making sure they leave for the bus on time; hugging their necks when they get home from school; cooking them supper;; making sure they’ve had a bath and gotten their homework done; hugging them goodnight; washing their dirty clothes and dishes; picking up and wiping up after them; taking them wherever they need or want to go; buying them what they need and, when possible, what they want; teaching, counseling, and guiding them; and having all of that completely taken for granted and unappreciated at least 90% of the time.

@syz Not cheesy, I really liked that, thank you.
@Seek_Kolinahr That is really cute and loving, thank you for sharing.

Demonstrate my love through action instead.

Well, since I love her, I would do everything that I do now.

Actions. Speech is only one of the capacities a human being has to express love. Love is an energy. Energy is felt by our inner sensing. Animals can feel it, humans can feel it, nature can feel it.

Love is actually expressed more fully in actions. A look, a touch, a special consideration, understanding, caring, compassion, support, remembering, acknowledging, nurturing, believing in someone, unconditional acceptance…....

It can be expressed through any of the art forms.

Love is an event that life was created to honor.

No S/O, but I listen, truly listen…and so I know when they are hurting, etc, and I know what matters to them…and then I act on such knowledge to show I care…

Cook his favorite food, listen to his problems, ask about his day, surprise him, kiss when saying hello and goodbye, thoughtful gifts, compliment him.

All of what you have mentioned are all actions to show how you feel about your S/O. @syz…that is a beautiful song and it truly shows love. There are so many ways to express love for someone (your S/O).....letters, songs, hugs & kisses, phone calls, special gifts, holding hands, a massage on sore muscles, dinner, remembering memories & thoughts, sharing time together, and the list goes on and on. Other ways to express love can be through listening, unconditional love, belief in that person, total support no matter what, and so much more. @hipnek I liked your thoughts. All that would apply to my kids. Thank you.

I believe that eventually when the time is right…the words “I Love you” can/will come out. Give it time. Don’t be afraid to show how you feel with your actions. Relax and let your love for your S/O come out naturally.