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| | | | | Valentine's Day is for love, in general. I like to express my appreciation for my closest friends and family by sending cards and passing out handwritten notes. There's just something about them that texts can never replace. | | And don't forget about your pets! They might not understand the concept, but this doesn't stop my mom from giving our family dog a new toy or bag of treats every Valentine's Day. | | That's what today's newsletter is all about — our favorite ways to express and receive reminders of love. Keep scrolling to read our responses! Maybe we can even help inspire you with new ways to honor your loved ones. | | | | | | | XOXO,
Sarah Matysiak
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Sarah Matysiak
February 13, 2026 • 5 min read | | | | | | | |
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| |  | | | | "L" is for love | | "Any 'this made me think of you' moments always mean so much to me. There are so many things in life that make me think of my loved ones, and I like to share that with them to show them they're in my thoughts. Music is probably the biggest way I do this. Whenever I come across a new song that I think one of my friends will like, I'll send it to them to see what they think. Likewise, it really makes me smile when people send me random songs or photos because something reminded them of me or they thought I might like it. | | "My mum and I have also been writing letters to one another for almost a year! They're often quite trivial, just about our days, but I've found it so lovely to hear details from her that might not come up in conversation otherwise. It's also fun getting regular post that isn't a bill, which is an added bonus." — Megan Lewis, editor | | "I'm a gift giver. While some people find shopping for their loved ones to be a difficult task, I enjoy it immensely and even revel in the challenge sometimes. Finding a creative present that elicits a meaningful memory, demonstrates how much you pay attention to them, or captures what words can't say — that's how I express my love. | | "I think my husband, on the other hand, finds gift-giving stressful, which is OK. Even though I like giving, I don't care so much about receiving. I feel most loved when someone just wants to give me time — to talk, to share a meal, to watch a movie, or even just keep each other company." — A.L. Heyword, senior editor |  | | "Unexpected acts of love or kindness move me the most. If I'm going to the store, I'll bring you back your favorite treat, just because. If it's your turn to do the laundry but I have more spare time, I'll offer to do it instead. | | "For me, it's showing that you're thinking of that person even when there was no specific need to. Whether it's a surprise in the mail or spending time doing something to make their life a little happier or more pleasant, that to me is a strong sign of love or care." — Amy McLean, editor | | "I lean into acts of service because that's my love language. If I can take something off your plate, give you a break from day-to-day stress, or anticipate a need, that's how I like to care for others. When other people do this for me, I feel seen, so I try to pay it forward." — Angela Purcaro, senior director of social media strategy | | "My husband would say my love language is 'acts of service,' but my dog would definitely add 'words of affirmation' to that (I cannot stop telling her how beautiful, clever, etc., she is). Whichever is true, I like exploring many different love languages rather than sticking with one, seeing which is the most meaningful for each situation or person (or dog!)." — Katy Wallis, editorial director | | "My love language is definitely physical touch. My husband taking my hand when we are walking around or rubbing my back while we are watching TV makes me feel how much he loves me. | | "I have learned that his love languages are physical touch and encouraging words. This means that I also typically initiate touch and make a point of being encouraging and showing appreciation when he does things for me." — Mandy French, editor | | 💙 Your turn: How do you say "I care about you"? Let me know at wellnesswire@healthline.com. | | | | | | | | Sponsored by | | | | | | Support your prostate wellness | | | | | | |  | | Molto | | MV.Health's Molto is an FDA-registered bendable device that mimics finger-like techniques to target vibrations directly on the prostate. It's designed by a leading urologist to be ultra-slim to enable effective prostate stimulation at home, supporting prostate wellness. It also features a wide base with large buttons for easy gripping and accessibility during use as well as a smartphone app to adjust the settings. Use code HEALTHLINE15 for an extra 15% off on top of current sales. | | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Now's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Now are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | |   | | | | | | | | Until next time, |  | Take care of yourself, and we'll see
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