Today is Wife Appreciation Day. As a wife for the first time ever, I am very excited to share my ideas on how you can show intentional appreciation towards your wife, girlfriend, partner, or honestly anyone. Showing someone you care about them doesn’t have to be big grand gestures. Small gestures can truly go a long way to help strengthen and grow any relationship so follow along as I brain dump some ideas on how you can express meaningful gratitude to your partner.
1. Write Love Notes
This one is an oldie but a goodie for a reason. A heartfelt handwritten note, or even a quick message on a sticky note, would make anyone’s day. Tell her what you love most about her and remind her why she’s special to you.
2. Prepare a Meal
Surprise her by preparing a homecooked meal or ordering takeout from her favorite restaurant. If I’m being honest, 9 times out of 10 I have no ambition to do any cooking so when my husband cooks dinner for us or goes to pick up a surprise breakfast, it always makes my day 10 times better.
3. Plan a Date
Set aside quality time for just the two of you. Whether it’s a cozy movie night at home, a romantic dinner out, or a weekend getaway, spending uninterrupted time together helps strengthen your relationship. It will also mean the world to her that you took the time and initiative to plan out experiences to share.
4. Acts of Service
When it comes to love languages, I’m a big acts of service girly. Now, one of these acts of service could be cooking dinner for the both of you mentioned in #2. But you can also accomplish this by taking care of small tasks or chores especially if there’s any that she dislikes, but you don’t mind doing. It might be doing the dishes, tidying up the house, or handling the grocery shopping.
5. Surprise Gifts
Gifts don’t have to be extravagant; it’s the thought behind them that counts. Surprise her with her favorite flowers, a book she’s been wanting to read, or a memento to a special memory or inside joke you share.
6. Support Her Goals
Take an active interest in her dreams and aspirations. This is something my incredible husband has always excelled at. He has always encouraged me to pursue my passions and has been my biggest cheerleader through many big choices. Supporting me in this way has shown me that he believes in me and my potential.
Demonstrating appreciation and love in a relationship is an ongoing process so these ideas are just a starting point. Remember that everyone is unique so it’s okay to just focus on the ideas that feel right to you and will be appreciated by your partner. By consistently showing your wife or girlfriend that you appreciate her, she’ll want to do the same. It’s really a lovely cycle of showing up for one another.
If you have any other ideas, please add them in the comments below. I would love to hear what makes you feel appreciated by your partner.
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