50 Things You Can Do Right Now to Put a Smile on Your Partner's Face

By Laurel Niedospial

Updated on 9/14/2019 at 3:45 PM

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Unsplash | Tom The Photographer

Life is beautiful, but it can also be pretty hectic sometimes. Between trying to keep those tiny humans you call your kids alive, keeping a house clean and organized, and work piling up, it's easy to let precious time with your partner slip away. Your coparent is your partner in crime, the person you love beyond measure, and the one you turn to when things get rough. They keep you steady, give you hope, and help add humor to the dull and gloomy days. In order to make sure you keep showing your love for them over and over, here are 50 things you can do right now that will put a smile on their face.

01
Spend some quality time with their family.
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Spend some quality time with their family.

02
Watch a sunset or a sunrise with them.
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Watch a sunset or a sunrise with them.

03
Spend some time relaxing outdoors.
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Spend some time relaxing outdoors.

04
Go for a long walk or an urban hike.
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Go for a long walk or an urban hike.

05
Grab a bottle of wine and relax under the stars.
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Grab a bottle of wine and relax under the stars.

06
Plan a craft that you can do together.
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Plan a craft that you can do together.

07
Get inspired by beach living and spend some time relaxing in the sun.
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Get inspired by beach living and spend some time relaxing in the sun.

08
Send them little messages throughout the boring workday.
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Send them little messages throughout the boring workday.

09
Don't underestimate the power of a big surprise hug.
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Don't underestimate the power of a big surprise hug.

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Be goofy with them, since laughing really is the best medicine.
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Be goofy with them, since laughing really is the best medicine.

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Give them a warm towel as they come out of the shower.
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Give them a warm towel as they come out of the shower.

12
A passionate kiss is always welcome and appreciated.
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A passionate kiss is always welcome and appreciated.

13
Let them have control of the TV to watch what they want or play their games.
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Let them have control of the TV to watch what they want or play their games.

14
Put away the phone and have a technology-free conversation.
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Put away the phone and have a technology-free conversation.

15
It doesn't matter if you're good — just dance with your partner.
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It doesn't matter if you're good — just dance with your partner.

16
Little gifts don't have to be pricey to show that you were thinking about them.
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Little gifts don't have to be pricey to show that you were thinking about them.

17
Take a selfie together, even if they hate it in the moment.
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Take a selfie together, even if they hate it in the moment.

18
Go for a bike ride and explore a new part of town.
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Go for a bike ride and explore a new part of town.

19
Hold their hand tight and with purpose.
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Hold their hand tight and with purpose.

20
Pour them a hot cup of coffee or tea in the morning.
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Pour them a hot cup of coffee or tea in the morning.

21
Let them know how much you appreciate something small that they do.
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Let them know how much you appreciate something small that they do.

22
Send them a sweet text beginning with, "Remember when . . ."
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Send them a sweet text beginning with, "Remember when . . ."

23
Read a book together and talk about it as you go.
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Read a book together and talk about it as you go.

24
Let them pick the music, even if it's something terrible.
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Let them pick the music, even if it's something terrible.

25
Take care of a hated chore.
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Take care of a hated chore.

26
Give them some quiet time to catch up on some reading.
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Give them some quiet time to catch up on some reading.

27
Treat them to a favorite bottle of something special.
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Treat them to a favorite bottle of something special.

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Give them time to take a restful nap.
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Give them time to take a restful nap.

29
Light a candle to make the room smell great or to set the mood at dinner.
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Light a candle to make the room smell great or to set the mood at dinner.

30
Do the dishes so they can have some more quality storytime.
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Do the dishes so they can have some more quality storytime.

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Send them a sweet photo of your kid that you've been saving.
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Send them a sweet photo of your kid that you've been saving.

32
Take some sultry photos and send them to your partner.
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Take some sultry photos and send them to your partner.

33
Have your little one help make them breakfast in bed.
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Have your little one help make them breakfast in bed.

34
Surprise your partner with a night with their friends.
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Surprise your partner with a night with their friends.

35
Have your little one help make them a special painting.
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Have your little one help make them a special painting.

36
Take care of errands so they will have more time.
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Take care of errands so they will have more time.

37
Go on a family run or train together for a fun 5K.
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Go on a family run or train together for a fun 5K.

38
Cook a favorite childhood meal.
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Cook a favorite childhood meal.

39
Set aside time for a big family board game night.
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Set aside time for a big family board game night.

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Quietly watch the rain together.
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Quietly watch the rain together.

41
Have a painting party where everyone gets to decorate a canvas.
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Have a painting party where everyone gets to decorate a canvas.

42
Shine their shoes as a surprise.
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Shine their shoes as a surprise.

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A little cheek grab might be the perfect way to put a smile on their face.
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A little cheek grab might be the perfect way to put a smile on their face.

44
Find little ways to say "thank you" for all that they do.
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Find little ways to say "thank you" for all that they do.

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Let them know you appreciate them for who they are.
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Let them know you appreciate them for who they are.

46
Put the leggings away for a night and get dolled up.
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Put the leggings away for a night and get dolled up.

47
Send the kids to the in-laws' for a night of total freedom.
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Send the kids to the in-laws' for a night of total freedom.

48
Fix that hole in their favorite shirt that has been not-so-secretly bugging you.
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Fix that hole in their favorite shirt that has been not-so-secretly bugging you.

49
Find time to whisper sweet nothings in their ear, even if the kids are in the same room.
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Find time to whisper sweet nothings in their ear, even if the kids are in the same room.

50
Sign up for a silly activity or bar crawl.
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Sign up for a silly activity or bar crawl.