#acts of love

[dawnoflemuria]

♡a small collective of acts of love of a wide variety. It comes in many forms and isn't always truly apparent. Depending on personality, preferences, and mannerisms. Tried to make sure they're gender neutral & well balanced for the different tropes ♡

Helping them put on jewelery, a muted rosey hue tinting their cheeks as their fingertips graze the others skin.

Taking the others perspective into consideration when making big decisions. They don't want to upset or cross any lines the one they admire may have.

Respects any and all boundaries of their partner, even if they can't quite understand them. Is every patient with them, and will try to understand the best they can.

Gives specific gifts that will invoke the best reactions. They get so giddy when their partner or friends are happy.

will sing around them, even if not the greatest at it.

remembers the finest of detail about their partner. will even write it down if they fear they will forget it.

uplifts them whenever they are feeling low, encourages their dreams within reason so not to provide any false hopes.

will hold the other accountable for their own good and will also help solve any problems that arise because of said accountability.

packs things they know the other will likely forget when going on trips.

includes them in their favorite activities, showing them their own tips and tricks for it.

let's the other passionately ramble on about whatever has caught their attention, without judgment, and will engage regularly with questions or shared curiosity.

will record their favorite TV shows so when they visit they can still watch it if they want to.

shares their favorite books/songs/things together

platonic kisses and hugs

tidying shared spaces so the other doesn't have to worry about it

cooking together (bonus if they're learning a new recipe together)

very appreciative of the others' efforts (even if they fail. almost especially if they fail because at least they attempted for the good of their behalf)

will cover the other if they find them sleeping, and sometimes, will relocate them to a more comfortable location/position.

protective of the others' hopes/dreams/beliefs

stands up to anyone who threatens the other, even if unmatched. How dare someone think they have the right to insult someone so close to them without consequences?

avoids topics in conversation that make the other uncomfortable or irritable when possible.

buys them things that they've noticed has piqued their other's attention or that they might need.

is the "HE SAID NO PICKLES" type of friend/significant other.

takes the time to look into and learn about things that interests the other, even if they don't quite enjoy it to the same degree. Likes to be able to engage with them about anything possible.

lighthearted teasing to make the other smile.

holding the others' sleeves when drowsy, or needy.

makes secret wishes on stars for the others' hopes to come true.

subconsciously straightens the others' attire or accessories. somehow, it became second nature to them.

making the other their "only exception" for just about anything.

letters of appreciation

writes a song/scripture/book inspired by the other

dedicated their achievements to their partnership and expressed their gratitude for their role in their life

might get angry when the other endangers themselves but apologises when they realize it isn't helping. They don't mean to snap. They just scared their soul for a second. Don't do that. They can't bear to see/let it happen.

invited the other to family events, even expects them to show up so makes sure to have enough for them too.

randomly brings the other food to ensure they are properly eating

casually "accidentally" orders things and "happens" to think the other would like them.

crafts the other trinkets or art

patiently hears the other out no matter what. Even if it's hard to hear because they want to fully understand.

Disbelieves rumors that damage the others' reputation and will set the record straight if possible. Will always let the other know if something is brewing and offer a solution (How they go about it is dependent on the character)

sends the other messages whenever they're thinking of them or remembers something they know the other will reminisce with them over.

takes care of the other to the best of their ability (pampering/caretaker/gaurdian)

learns a new language so that they can better communicate with the other if they're not fluent in their tongue.

quick to give the benefit of the doubt to the other, even if they know it might not turn out how they hope. They want to only see the good if they can.

[liesandnights]

I really love those other forms of “I love you”. Like you know, when they tell you to put your seatbelt on, they make sure you dress warm cause it got cold outside, when they make sure you’ve finished your papers, they remember your favourite ice cream flavors, they take you for night drives and snacks when you’re sad even though you pretended you don’t want to go etc. All of these lowkey “I love you’s” are the best.

[ughsahira]

i love soft acts of dominance. like when he grabs your hand to lead you through big crowds>>>>

[angelofthrwaters]

You cannot lose your soul, you are the soul..you're just having a human experience..🎉🎉🎉

[teafulbisexual]

when u wanna ask her to be ur valentine in a sappy love letter on nice stationery scented w perfume but u don't know if she feels the same way..,,,

[poligraf]

Love is an act of faith, and whoever is of little faith is also of little love.

— Erich Fromm

[wayti-blog]

The great acts of love are done by those who are habitually performing small acts of kindness.

Victor Hugo

[youre-a-miracle-of-the-universe]

to be loved is to be known

i know your usual order by heart (i love you) here's a thing about the tv show you mentioned you liked recently (i love you) i got you hair clips 'cause last time we met you said you needed some (i love you) i know you're staying up late playing that game, please go to bed soon (i love you) i baked you your favorite cookies for your birthday (i love you) i saw this thing and thought you would like this so i bought this for you (i love you) i appreciate you opening up and telling me about your worries, i know it's hard for you (i love you) oh isn't this your favorite childhood cartoon? (i love you) i got you a keychain with your favorite character from that anime (i love you) i know you prefer walking on the right side so i change sides for you (i love you) i know you struggle with talking to people so i do the talking when it's possible, even tho i struggle too (i love you) im running a little late for our meeting but i know you will be too so it's fine (i love you) i know you wake up earlier than i do so i woke up especially early today to spend more time with you (i love you) i know this thing means a lot to you so i will fight for it (i love you) you seem a little upset so i got you to talking about your beloved pet cause i know it will cheer you up (i love you) i know you love my dad's bread so since he baked some bread rolls i brought one for you (i love you) i know you lack physical contact but are too proud and shy to ask for it so i make excuses so you can get some of it (i love you) when you show me your drawing i put a lot of attention to the details bc i know you like to make even the smallest things meaningful i know you'll be happy i noticed some things (i love you) i was craving some sweet drinks so i got the one you like too so we can share (i love you) i know you like tangerines but hate peeling them so i peeled one for you without asking (i love you) i bring up and old inside joke that always makes you laugh when you get sad (i love you) i could name your recent hyperfixations in order (i love you) i know you love to talk but are insecure if anyone wants to hear you out so i reassure you every once in a while (i love you)

[fa1seg0d]

“I was taught if we’re born with love then life is about choosing the right place to put it. People talk about that a lot, feeling right, when it feels right it’s easy. But I’m not sure that’s true. It takes strength to know what’s right. And love isn’t something that weak people do.” – The Priest, Fleabag

[seaside-writings]

Prompt #976

"When it comes to you, money is no object,"

[junco-baby]

I've started doing the grocery shopping for our house, and my wife this morning was like "the grapes you bought me are really good! You should have some!"

After she left for work I remembered try some, and she's right, they're exceptionally good grapes! And idk it's made my very happy.

It's so sweet that she had something tasty to eat and her first instinct was to share it with me. Sometimes acts of love are small, like telling your person to eat some grapes 🍇

[lucky-strike-14]

This half-already-eaten act of love that I have to pinch myself sometimes & remind myself I very much do deserve is gluten-free angel food cake, baked by my partner @bekahflux & my daughter for my birthday. I haven't had angel food in probably three decades. I'm so grateful to be here, healing, benzo/alcohol free, & lloved. ♥️👩‍���️‍💋‍👩🙏

[24naa-xo]

the feminine urge to take care of someone i love when they’re sick. make them soup and tea, give them cough drops and vaporub on their forehead and nose. give them some crackers and ginger ale and tuck them in nice and warm and put on comforting movies for them.

[angelofthrwaters]

At oshuns altar

Today's spiritual report: I created my first altar in a while. I decided to dedicate it to oshun because this year money has been lower than ever. So much so that I've only been able to take care of basic necessities. No partying, no eating out unless someone else pays, no extra gas money, no nothing. I figured, maybe this is the result of my bad actions back in March. I left and wasted all of my income tax money because I thought I could start over somewhere else, but life happens and I lost more than I gained. So I'm starting with oshun for abundance. I refuse to live like this!