25 Ways to Show You Love Him

25 WAYS TO SAY YOU LOVE HIM

You're in love. You eat, sleep, think, and breathe him, and (yes!) he seems to feel the same. How to make sure the relationship continues to grow and develop? By telling him how you feel — not just with words or kisses but with actions that support your emotions. Ahead, some very cool guys reveal what they want from romance (of course, we decoded the boyspeak so you'll know exactly what to do).

1. "I want a girlfriend who's a friend first." —Jason, 16
Be honest yet gentle, caring yet easygoing, ready for fun yet there for him when he needs an ear or a shoulder — just like you would with a best girlfriend.

2. "I love it when a girl makes me feel special." —P.K., 18
Learn what he digs and give it to him in steady doses! He's into hip-hop? Write him a rap. Thinks he's a comedian? Laugh at his jokes. Works out like a demon? Let a massage be your message. If you're good at crafts, make him something he can wear, like a friendship bracelet or tie-dyed T-shirt in his favorite colors. Cards and posters are great too, especially if you make them yourself. Don't bury him with a dozen gifts/calls/notes a day — way too intense! Just make sure he knows you're into him for who he is.