Seniors can be creatures of habit especially if in a lifelong marriage or in a relationship that has exceeded 10 years. It is, of course, normal to fall into stereotypical ways of saying “I love you” when the occasion calls for it. Like, sending flowers and chocolates to your ladylove on a Valentine’s Day, not even considering that she is a diabetic. Or perhaps organizing a massive dinner for two when your hubby is just too tired to even prop himself up on a chair for 10 minutes. These little things can cause disappointments actually, especially if you are expecting a reaction and not getting it exactly the way you wanted. However, if you think of it, you were not exactly thinking about making your other half happy but instead, you expect them to be happy which is not really cute, if you ask me.

So below are some of the new – old and rediscovered actually – ways you can express your love which your other half would appreciate more:

• Write them a love letter. If you are like half of the American population who don’t have any idea what to do with their hands anymore but to type on a keyboard, this is the right time to take the long route and rediscover “the paper and the pen”. They were your bestfriends when you started courting so it won’t hurt to give it another try.
• Prepare a simple, well thought-of meal and serve it during a mealtime when he or she won’t really expect it, like snacks or breakfast (do this if you haven’t done it before but if you do this regularly then think of another time when you haven’t)
• Bring them to a place where you call “your own”. It can be your porch or perhaps that little spot out the garden or the beach where you proposed. A couple always have a place so dear in their hearts so crank up your fogging memory and come up with the most memorable place you as a couple have ever been.
• Pick her flowers, from your garden. Or from the park if that’s okay, even your neighbor’s flower is good enough. It’s fresh and you’ve picked it yourself so it’s worth their attention.
• Do something together. Take the car and go for a quick joyride like you did when you were younger, visit places from your younger years, share a place dear to your heart. Share a little something more about yourself. They will surely appreciate that more.