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Image 1 of 26 Appreciating an unexpected gift or treasure given to you by your partner, no matter what it is. Appreciating an unexpected gift or treasure given to you by your partner, no matter what it is. Photo: Vstock LLC, Getty Images/Tetra Images RF

Image 2 of 26 Always remembering your partners’ birthday, anniversary and holidays with a card or gift. These dates symbolize feeling special, and giving appreciation for your spouse on these days is magnified. Always remembering your partners’ birthday, anniversary and holidays with a card or gift. These dates symbolize feeling special, and giving appreciation for your spouse on these days is magnified. Photo: Image Source, Getty Images/Image Source

Image 3 of 26 Touching is a wonderful way to let your partner know they are appreciated. Touching is a wonderful way to let your partner know they are appreciated. Photo: Asiaselects, Getty Images/Asia Selects RF

Image 4 of 26 Making the bed in the morning is making your spouse feel appreciated. Making the bed in the morning is making your spouse feel appreciated. Photo: Andrew Olney, Getty Images/OJO Images RF

Image 5 of 26 Planning a date night and taking care of all the arrangements so the two of you can be alone. Planning a date night and taking care of all the arrangements so the two of you can be alone. Photo: Rolf Bruderer, Getty Images/Blend Images RM

Image 6 of 26 Making “I Statements” instead of blaming your partner for your feelings helps them feel respected and valued. Making “I Statements” instead of blaming your partner for your feelings helps them feel respected and valued. Photo: Jamie Grill, Getty Images/Tetra Images RF

Image 7 of 26 Taking your partner’s side when they are being self-critical or hard on themselves. Taking your partner’s side when they are being self-critical or hard on themselves. Photo: Juanmonino, Getty Images

Image 8 of 26 Putting gas in the car when you notice it’s empty, or doing your partner’s laundry when you know they’ve had a crazy week. Putting gas in the car when you notice it’s empty, or doing your partner’s laundry when you know they’ve had a crazy week. Photo: Cavan Images, Getty Images

Image 9 of 26 Being receptive and appreciative when your partner initiates sex or intimacy. Being receptive and appreciative when your partner initiates sex or intimacy. Photo: Dimitri Vervitsiotis, Getty Images

Image 10 of 26 Getting up 15 minutes earlier in the morning to make your partner a cup of coffee or tea makes them feel nurtured and appreciated. Getting up 15 minutes earlier in the morning to make your partner a cup of coffee or tea makes them feel nurtured and appreciated. Photo: AnyDirectFlight, Getty Images/Flickr RF

Image 11 of 26 When you have an issue and you ask your partner’s opinion, this makes them feel appreciated. When you have an issue and you ask your partner’s opinion, this makes them feel appreciated. Photo: Musketeer, Getty Images

Image 12 of 26 Telling your spouse how lucky you feel to have married him or her. Telling your spouse how lucky you feel to have married him or her. Photo: Skip ODonnell, Getty Images

Image 13 of 26 Cooking a special meal or taking your spouse out to celebrate an award or anything your partner may have achieved. Cooking a special meal or taking your spouse out to celebrate an award or anything your partner may have achieved. Photo: Abel Mitja Varela, Getty Images

Image 14 of 26 Telling your spouse’s parents and family face-to-face or in a card how grateful you are for your spouse, their child. Telling your spouse’s parents and family face-to-face or in a card how grateful you are for your spouse, their child. Photo: Chris Ryan, Getty Images/OJO Images RF

Image 15 of 26 Introducing your spouse right away when you notice or are noticed by someone who your spouse doesn't know. Introducing your spouse right away when you notice or are noticed by someone who your spouse doesn't know. Photo: Rich Legg, Getty Images

Image 16 of 26 Never letting your partner go to work without saying goodbye, how much you will miss them, or making plans to see them after work. This is a little reassurance for your partner that they matter to you. Never letting your partner go to work without saying goodbye, how much you will miss them, or making plans to see them after work. This is a little reassurance for your partner that they matter to you.

Image 17 of 26 Listening to your partner and understanding them without advising them on what they should do. Listening to your partner and understanding them without advising them on what they should do. Photo: Dave And Les Jacobs/Lloyd Dobbie, Getty Images/Blend Images

Image 18 of 26 Saying great things about your spouse out loud to your friends or family (so your spouse can hear them). Saying great things about your spouse out loud to your friends or family (so your spouse can hear them). Photo: Trinette Reed, Getty Images/Blend Images

Image 19 of 26 Hugging your partner when they feel overwhelmed or down. Hugging your partner when they feel overwhelmed or down. Photo: Franckreporter, Getty Images

Image 20 of 26 Holding their hand or staying near them at work parties where they may not know people or feel comfortable. Holding their hand or staying near them at work parties where they may not know people or feel comfortable. Photo: Frederic Cirou, Getty Images/PhotoAlto

Image 21 of 26 Random acts of kindness acted on by your spouse. Random acts of kindness acted on by your spouse. Photo: Hill Street Studios, Getty Images/Blend Images

Image 22 of 26 Waiting up for your partner’s safe return after a business trip shows them that they matter to you. Waiting up for your partner’s safe return after a business trip shows them that they matter to you. Photo: Brand X Pictures, Getty Images

Image 23 of 26 Telling the kids how awesome their mom or dad (your spouse) is. This is a self-esteem booster for your kids too because they love when parents brag on their other parent. Telling the kids how awesome their mom or dad (your spouse) is. This is a self-esteem booster for your kids too because they love when parents brag on their other parent. Photo: Loop Delay, Getty Images/Westend61

Image 24 of 26 Defending your partner in front of their friends, family and your family when these people are critical of them. Defending your partner in front of their friends, family and your family when these people are critical of them. Photo: Stuart Hughs, Getty Images

Image 25 of 26 Going to the doctor or any health specialist with your partner if your partner is apprehensive about going alone. Going to the doctor or any health specialist with your partner if your partner is apprehensive about going alone. Photo: Arthur Tilley, Getty Images