This list of ‘101 ways to say I love you’ was compiled whilst at fresher’s fairs in Newham colleges and the University of East London.
We held a competition to find the best idea of how to show someone you love them, without having sex. It helps people to think about romance and the ways in which they can show their appreciation or love for someone creatively. You may be able to think of your own special ways to say those ‘three little words’.
51. Just spending time together
52. Sacrificing your own preference to make them happy
53. Support them in what they need to do
54. Doing the housework without being asked
55. Tell them they are special and unique everyday
56. Scatter home made love hearts around the room
57. Make them beans on toast if that's all you can cook
58. Looking after them when they are ill and telling them you love them even though they may look rough!
59. Washing their socks and undies
60. Making eye contact with them
61. Take them with you to church/mosque/temple
62. Make a list of all the positive things you love about them and give it to them
63. Talking together
64. Trust each other
65. Tell them you love them every day
66. Be a best friend
67. Tell them they are beautiful
68. A kiss and a hug every day
69. Read poetry to them
70. Leave little gifts all around for them
71. Tell them a joke
72. Smile
73. Leave an "I love you" message as a screensaver on their computer
74. Introduce them to your friends and family
75. Put a message on a big screen in a public place
76. Listen to them whilst they let off steam
77. Slap them on the butt an say "Hey SXC"
78. Watch them play sport (even if you don't like it!)
79. Bring them their favourite cookies
80. Buy her a ring
81. Take them to Burger King
82. Make them a piece of peanut butter on toast then draw a heart on it with strawberry jam
83. Walk along a beach
84. If you are artistic do a portrait of them
85. Talk about your feelings and emotions
86. Be flirtatious with each other
87. Cuddle up together
88. Get the DJ to play your partners favourite track
89. Gaze lovingly into each others eyes
90. Pay each other compliments
91. Go sightseeing together
92. Be faithful to each other
93. Go horse riding
94. Pray together
95. Leave a single flower with a note on their pillow
96. Always kiss each other goodnight
97. Look at the stars together
98. Secretly put a love note in their bag or pocket
99. Make a CD of their favourite music
100. Share your dreams for the future
101. A romantic weekend away in Paris
22. Surprise them with a luxurious breakfast
23. Sing a love song
24. Write a love letter
25. Kiss on the forehead
26. Buy inexpensive gifts
27. Spend time together
28. Simply say "I love you"
29. Give him/her a hug
30. Make him/her laugh
32. Be attentive to their needs
33. Go to the cinema to see their kind of film
34. Supporting them even when it seems insignificant
35. Show them respect
36. Make a card for them
37. Treat them to a day doing all their favourite things
38. After a date, make sure she gets home safely
39. Take a boat trip along the Thames
40. Let them rest in your arms without saying a word
42. Take a keen interest in their hobbies
43. Sky writing "I love you" in brackets
44. Do the Washing up
45. Do a bungee jump shouting "I love you"
46. Being there for them during the hard times
47. Rent a movie
48. Make popcorn together
49. Make them paper flowers
50. Make a cup of tea or coffee without being asked
52. Sacrificing your own preference to make them happy
53. Support them in what they need to do
54. Doing the housework without being asked
55. Tell them they are special and unique everyday
56. Scatter home made love hearts around the room
57. Make them beans on toast if that's all you can cook
58. Looking after them when they are ill and telling them you love them even though they may look rough!
59. Washing their socks and undies
60. Making eye contact with them
62. Make a list of all the positive things you love about them and give it to them
63. Talking together
64. Trust each other
65. Tell them you love them every day
66. Be a best friend
67. Tell them they are beautiful
68. A kiss and a hug every day
69. Read poetry to them
70. Leave little gifts all around for them
72. Smile
73. Leave an "I love you" message as a screensaver on their computer
74. Introduce them to your friends and family
75. Put a message on a big screen in a public place
76. Listen to them whilst they let off steam
77. Slap them on the butt an say "Hey SXC"
78. Watch them play sport (even if you don't like it!)
79. Bring them their favourite cookies
80. Buy her a ring
82. Make them a piece of peanut butter on toast then draw a heart on it with strawberry jam
83. Walk along a beach
84. If you are artistic do a portrait of them
85. Talk about your feelings and emotions
86. Be flirtatious with each other
87. Cuddle up together
88. Get the DJ to play your partners favourite track
89. Gaze lovingly into each others eyes
90. Pay each other compliments
92. Be faithful to each other
93. Go horse riding
94. Pray together
95. Leave a single flower with a note on their pillow
96. Always kiss each other goodnight
97. Look at the stars together
98. Secretly put a love note in their bag or pocket
99. Make a CD of their favourite music
100. Share your dreams for the future
