Saying ‘I love You’ on a Budget

Saying ‘I love you’ in a special way is not always easy. Do you take your partner for a romantic weekend away? A candlelit dinner for two at a posh restaurant? Maybe even take them to a top theatre show? However, what do you do when money is tight and you cannot afford these luxuries?

Saying ‘I love you’ on a budget can seem tough, if you cannot splash the cash then just how do you say those magic words? Well, it might not be as difficult as you first think – if you have your partners birthday fast approaching, need a low cost idea for valentines day or just feel like showing your partner how much you care without spending a fortune then read on.

You see, often the things that cost very little but require a little more thought or effort are appreciated much more by your partner then something you can book on your credit card. For example, instead of buying a card you can make one yourself. This way you can personalize it and spend time making it perfect. I guarantee your partner will appreciate the effort you have gone to even though you spent very little.

Instead of booking a table at your local restaurant why not dust down those cook books and prepare a candle lit meal for your partner from the comfort of your own home. This makes it a much cheaper alternative to eating out and again shows a lot of thought and effort has gone in to making the evening perfect for your partner. Get a couple of candles out, place a small flower on the table and choose a CD to reflect the mood. Hey presto, the perfect romantic evening without the cost…….and the added benefit is the bedroom is not too far away

Another idea is to take your partner for a walk in your local park or nearby countryside. The scenary can be breathtaking and it’s easy to forget how beautiful things so close by can be. Take a slow walk hand in hand and, if the weather is warm, take a small picnic and make a day of it. Feeding each other the food you have brought with you can result in giggles all round a big smile on your partners face.

In need of a cheap present for your girlfriend or boyfriend? How about this, collect up all the photographs you have of things you have done together. If you have prints then make a scrapbook of your adventures, carefully decorating it with coloured pens, glitter, and whatever takes your fancy! If you have digital photos and can handle Powerpoint then consider making a short presentation of the photos and putting it on to a CD for your partner. This can say ‘I love you’ for under a dollar!

You see, there are many ways of showing you love someone without spending a fortune and many of these things show more love then anything you could pay for. You see, love shouldn’t be about money. It should be about thought and effort and doing as much as you can to show your partner you care…..even if that doesn’t involve spending a dime.