7 Ways To Say I Appreciate You Without Saying a Word

Think back to the last time you actually did something that made someone feel appreciated. Now think about the last time that you said that you appreciated someone. My guess is that both of those were so long ago that you can’t actually remember the time or the person.

Too many of us go through life not showing those we care about that we appreciate the things that they do for us on a regular basis. Sure, we might think, “Wow, I appreciate that he did that,” but we hardly ever make a point to say it, much less actually do something in return.

# Make them their favorite home-cooked meal

Not much says you appreciate someone more than making them their favorite home-cooked meal. Not only does it show that you remember that they love it, but the fact that you went through the effort to make it yourself can mean so much.

# Flowers

Even if you want to show a man that you appreciate him, flowers are a great way to do so. They’re beautiful and they always put a smile on someone’s face.

# Surprise them with tickets to their favorite show

They’ll be sure to feel appreciated when you come home from work and hand them tickets to see their favorite band. This is a rather obvious gesture that shows that you appreciate them, and they’ll likely get it right away.

# Plan a picnic

Picnics aren’t hard to put together, but they do require planning, effort, and a meal prepared by you. You’ll make them feel important and special by planning such a nice day with them.

# Start the shower for them in the morning

If you live with your significant other or are staying there, nothing says “I appreciate you” more than starting the shower for them in the morning. It’s not a huge gesture of your appreciation, but it definitely says it.

# Bring them coffee without having to be asked

If you know your partner likes coffee in the morning, get up a few minutes early, start a fresh pot, and bring them some to bed before they wake up so it’s piping hot and ready to go for them.

# Make them something with your hands

Anything homemade speaks way louder than words regarding your appreciation for a person. So knit them something, make them a chair if you’re a handyman, or even just making a cute origami flower is enough.