9 Ways to Say, 'I Love You'

Whether it’s bae, your mama or your bestie — show you care.

One Four Three - Whether it’s bae, your mama or your bestie, everyone loves to be told that they’re loved. Here are some creative ways to say exactly that! By Kenrya Rankin Naasel (Photo: Tanya Constantine/Corbis)

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One Four Three - Whether it’s bae, your mama or your bestie, everyone loves to be told that they’re loved. Here are some creative ways to say exactly that! By Kenrya Rankin Naasel (Photo: Tanya Constantine/Corbis)

Say 'Thank You' - Sometimes those two words can be more powerful than the other three. Telling your dad just how grateful you are for the sacrifices he has made for you, or letting your man know that you appreciate it when he cuts the grass are fantastic ways to express your love. (Photo: David P. Hall/Corbis)

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Say 'Thank You' - Sometimes those two words can be more powerful than the other three. Telling your dad just how grateful you are for the sacrifices he has made for you, or letting your man know that you appreciate it when he cuts the grass are fantastic ways to express your love. (Photo: David P. Hall/Corbis)

Sweetness Levels - Knowing what you like will help to make your wine exploring adventures much more enjoyable. When it comes to levels of sweetness, most wines can be produced from dry to sweet. Sweet wines have the most amounts of unfermented sugars and, unless fortified, contain less alcohol. Only a small amount of sugar resides in semi-sweet wines to complement the beverage’s acidity or aromatics. Dry wines lack sweetness because all of the grape sugars are fermented into alcohol during the winemaking process. (Photo: Dean Mitchell/Getty Images)

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Recreate an Important Moment - Take your hubby back to the restaurant where you shared your first date, or visit the club where you first bonded with your best friend.  (Photo: Dean Mitchell/Getty Images)

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Put Away Your Phone - On your next date, pretend your phone doesn’t exist and give him all your attention. No checking IG or Facebook, or texting! He’ll feel like the center of your world. (Photo: Sam Edwards/Getty Images)

Air Out Your Place - There’s more pollution in your crib than outside. And now that fall is here, you might be spending more time inside. Think about deep cleaning your place, investing in an air purifier, using green-friendly cleaning products and start leaving your shoes at the door to stop from tracking in dirt and other pollutants.  (Photo: Hill Street Studios)

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Do a Hated Chore - Does your mom despise doing laundry? Pop by and do it for her. Or if your girl’s home office is a jumble of paper and assorted mess, take an afternoon and put it in order for her. (Photo: Hill Street Studios/Getty Images)

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Make a Mixtape - Or a playlist... Use songs that have a special meaning or that you really want your intended recipient to hear. (Photo: Tetra Images/Corbis)

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Make a Mixtape - Or a playlist... Use songs that have a special meaning or that you really want your intended recipient to hear. (Photo: Tetra Images/Corbis)

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Get in the Kitchen - Does your sister adore your grilled tilapia? Will your boyfriend do anything for red velvet cupcakes? Get to cooking!  (Photo: Hero Images/Corbis)

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Get in the Kitchen - Does your sister adore your grilled tilapia? Will your boyfriend do anything for red velvet cupcakes? Get to cooking!  (Photo: Hero Images/Corbis)

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Write a Letter - No one writes love letters anymore. Buck the trend. Buy some pretty paper, spritz it with your perfume, and spill on all the things you adore about your love.  (Photo: Jamie Grill/Getty Images)

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Babysit - Is your sister long overdue for some alone time? Take her kids off her hands for a weekend so she can recharge. (Photo: Tyler Edwards/Getty Images)

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Send a Quickie Text - Whenever you think of your partner throughout the day, take the opportunity to send a short message to say he’s on your mind. “Xoxo” is a great place to start. (Photo: Eric Audras/Getty Images)