Ways to Show Love Beyond Words

I don’t typically show love in the way most people do.  Sometimes, I have a hard time using words to express how I feel toward someone.  I stumble over them or hold them back, worried they’ll come out wrong.  Instead, I show my love through small, thoughtful gestures that say more than words ever could.

I’m the kind of person that will express my feelings towards someone I love by opening doors, treating them to a cup of coffee, or cooking them a hearty meal (because honestly, nothing says love quite like food). These aren’t big or showy gestures, but they’re meaningful to me.  They’re my way of saying that I care. 

There’s something deeply comforting about caring for someone through simple actions. I remember when a close friend of mine was having a rough week.  They wanted to vent a little, so I just sat with them outside, listening to them express their emotions. I only offered words when they were necessary for comfort. I offered advice, cried with them, and helped them find better clarity.  That moment reminded me that love doesn’t always need to be spoken.  Sometimes it’s felt through presence alone.  

I’ve always been that person who listens intently, who notices when someone’s energy shifts or when they need space.  My love language is attention.  The kind that explains, I get it. I always offer empathy and understanding, not because I expect anything in return, but because I know how powerful it is to feel noticed. 

Words can sometimes fall short, or even hollow, but small, simple acts of love build trust and connection over time. The true beauty of showing love without words is that it’s raw and real.  

Love, to me, is in the everyday kindnesses.  The way we make people feel safe, appreciated, and remembered.  It’s the cup of coffee handed over with care, the quiet companionship during hard moments, the meal made from the heart.  Those are the moments that last.  Those are the ways I love.

Practical Ways to Show Love Without Words

Cozy Chicken and Rice Soup

A warm, comforting chicken and rice soup made with simple ingredients and a whole lot of love. Perfect for chilly days, tender hearts, or moments when words just aren’t enough.

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Course: dinner, Main Course, Soup

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion diced
• 2 carrots chopped
• 2 celery stalks chopped
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup cooked chicken (rotisserie works great)
• ¾ cup uncooked white rice
• 1 tbsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and pepper
• 1 squeeze, lemon optional

Method

 

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add rice, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
4. Lower the heat and simmer until rice is tender (about 15–20 minutes).
5. Stir in the shredded chicken and heat through. Remove the bay leaf, and finish with lemon juice and parsley if desired.