16 Habits Of Men Who Love Their Wives But Don't Always Say It

Actions speak louder than words.

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Your husband might be telling you that they love you without using the L-word. You’ve just got to look for the signs.

The thing is, people show love in different ways. A lot of things your partner does for you could make you feel more loved than if they’d say those three little words.

Everyone likes to give and receive love differently, and this is what’s known as their love language.

While your partner might not be the best when it comes to verbally expressing their feelings, they might do things that demonstrate their true feelings. They might show you love through acts of service, physical touch, quality time together, or gifts.

Sometimes, even something as small as asking “How are you feeling?” could mean the same as saying “I love you.”

So, listen to what your husband is telling you. Their actions might be filled with affection toward you, you just need to notice it.

Here are the ways your partner is unconsciously expressing their love for you:

1. They are physically affectionate.

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Men often show their love through physical affection. They will want to kiss and hug you. They’ll try to express their feelings through touch and make you feel their love.

Even if they don’t use the L-word, you’ll sense that they want to and that the feeling is there. They’ll show you their affection in small, tender ways that will make you realize how much you mean to them.

2. They are respectful and appreciative.

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Respect and appreciation are important aspects of loving someone. Your husband treats you with respect and shows appreciation for the things that you do for them. They don’t mind saying “Thank you” or “I’m sorry” and that is, in a way, saying “I love you” too.

When you do something nice for them, they make a point to acknowledge it and show gratitude. They would never take you for granted and they notice even the smallest things that you do. They praise you and offer their help when you’re doing something.

What’s more, they brag about you to their other loved ones who can’t stop hearing about how great you are. They behave in a grateful and respectful way and it shows that they care about you.

3. They take care of you.

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Your husband will show you that they’re really there for you by taking care of you when you get sick. They’ll nurture you back to health, and it shows that they care about you deeply.

When you’re sick, you’re vulnerable, dependent, and in need of support. If your partner is there for you at times like that, it shows that you can rely on them.

They’re not only there for you when you’re physically sick. They take care of you when you’re feeling blue, and they offer a shoulder to cry on when you need one.

Maybe they do your chores for you or buy you a gift to cheer you up. Whatever it is that they do, you know that you can count on them and that they’ll take care of you. It’s a sign of love.

5. They help you out every chance they get.

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Your husband will be focused on your needs if they love you.

When you need help, you know that you can count on them. They’ll give you advice and do things for you to impress you and show how much you mean to them. Most importantly, they’ll always have your needs in mind.

That awareness of your emotional and physical needs means that they love you. They’ll put those needs ahead of their own and selflessly love you. They’ll want to make you happy and make your life easier in every way they can.

6. They watch your favorite shows and movies.

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Your favorite things are important to them, and they want to like them too. Or at least to understand what it is that you like about them. Watching TV shows and movies together is an important part of being a couple. It’s not something that makes or breaks a relationship, but when you can make compromises in what you watch, it’s a good sign.

When your husband wants to know all about your favorite things and doesn’t mind watching genres that you like, it shows that they love you.

7. They give you gifts.

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Your husband may say they love you by surprising you with small gifts. This could be your favorite candy, flowers, good wine, or anything else. The point is that it is something that they know that you’d like.

By surprising you with a gift, they’re showing you that they were thinking about you, but not just that. They’re also letting you know that they were paying attention to your likes and know what kind of gift you’d like.

Some people prefer to give and receive love by giving and receiving gifts. Even if this is not their preferred love language, gifts are an important part of a relationship. Simply picking up your partner’s favorite chocolate when you’re at the store is a great way to show that you care about them.

8. They try to make you happy.

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Your husband frequently compliments you and says nice things about you. They make you laugh and get silly around you. They help you out and make your life easier. They’re not afraid to say “Thank you” or “I’m sorry.”

Ultimately, they try to make you happy, and it shows that they love you.

They care about your passions and give you support. They bring out the best in you and motivate you to be even better, grow, and pursue your dreams. When these things describe your husband, you have found a keeper, and the best part is that they already love you.

A person could say that they love you by giving you endless support and treating you with kindness. They do all these things to make you happy because your happiness is important to them, and that is love.

9. They make you a priority.

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To them, you and your relationship come first. They make you a priority and want to spend most of their time with you.

Your needs are important to them, and they try to meet them. You are more important to them than other things in their life, and they are focused on your relationship.

These things are them unconsciously saying that they love you. You won’t be an option to the person who loves you, you’ll always be a priority.

10. They tell you all the big news.

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When something new happens in their life you’re the first one to know, whether it’s good news or bad news. They don’t mind being vulnerable with you, and that’s a great sign.

When important things happen to us, we share the news with the people who are important to us. If your husband keeps you updated about big events in their life, they are saying that they love you without actually saying it.

They want you to be the first one to know, whether they need someone to celebrate with or a shoulder to cry on. Instead of keeping secrets from you, they’re open and honest.

They also want to know about the big events that happen in your life, and they’re there for you when they do. You celebrate the good times and go through the bad times together as a couple.

11. They really listen to you.

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Healthy communication is not just about talking, it’s about actively listening as well.

A lot of couples don’t really listen to each other. They just wait for their turn to speak.

Your husband makes you feel heard instead. They actively listen when you talk and ask questions to understand you better and keep the conversation going.

Your husband wants to know more about what you think, what you want, what you are like… The focus is on you when you talk, and they want to learn more about you and your inner world. They want to know your secrets, your passions, your likes and dislikes.

So, they carefully listen when you talk about those things and make an effort to remember the details that you tell them. They later use these details to surprise you with gifts or just remind you that they were listening and that they know you.

12. They put effort with your loved ones.

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If your partner loves you, he’ll try to love your other loved ones and make your loved ones love them.

Our partners don’t always get along with our family and friends. But, when they are in love, they’ll at least try to get along with them.

Your family and friends mean a lot to you, and your husband knows that, so they mean a lot to them too. Even if your loved ones are being difficult, your husband will be patient and try to keep the peace.

That’s how much you mean to them, and it’s all because they love you, even if they can only say it unconsciously.

13. They always make time for you.

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Your husband might be showing you how much they care by always making time for you in their busy schedule. People can be busy, but when someone is a priority to them, they make time for them.

Your husband always has time for you and doesn’t mind canceling other responsibilities if you need them. They want to spend time with you whenever they can, and even when they can’t. So, they find the time for you.

When someone doesn’t have time for you, it just means that you’re not important enough to them to make time. If you are their priority, they’ll always find time for you, and that’s how they’ll show you how important you really are.

14. They stay in touch.

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They send your messages as a way of reminding you that they care and are thinking about you. They ask about your day or just send an emoji. The important thing is that they stay in touch and regularly keep in touch.

They don’t leave you waiting for their response, and they reply in a timely manner.

You always feel like you’re connected to them and it makes you feel loved. Your husband shows you love without saying it by making sure that you know that they’re thinking about you when they’re away.

15. They let their guard down.

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You can get silly with your husband as well as talk about deeply personal things.

They let their guard down around you and aren’t afraid of being vulnerable. They share their deepest fears and secrets with you. They talk about their childhood and their plans for the future.

When a husband opens up to you like this, it often means that they love you even if they don’t say it.

They feel comfortable being themselves around you. They don’t mind being silly and playful. Most importantly, they let you meet the real them. They show their true colors, accept you the way you are, and ask you to accept them the way they are.

You are not just partners, you are friends. You have a deep connection that can only happen when people let their guard down. Your husband trusts you, and you know that you can trust them with anything.

16. They make you feel loved.

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In the end, any way in which your husband makes you feel loved is a valid way of saying “I love you.”

Not everything needs to be said out loud. Sometimes, you just have to rely on the feelings and the vibes in the air.

But it’s not just that. It’s the actions that are the proof of love. So, even if your partner doesn’t say those three little words, you can rest assured that they do if they show it with their actions.

Words can easily be deceiving, but not a lot of people will fake actions that usually come from the heart. If your partner makes you feel loved, in whichever way, know that they probably do love you with all their heart.