25 Ways to Show You Love Him

3. "I don't want to feel joined at the hip to her." —Denny, 18
If you love someone, set him free. Hanging on his every word or trying to be with him every waking moment can really bug bad! Have your own life too — you need space for the same reasons he does. Stay true to the things that interested you before you fell in love — that's what made him fall for you in the first place. Remember that love is not the quantity of time you spend together; it's knowing that you care for each other whether you're in each other's presence or not.

4. "I'm really into spontaneity." —Flip, 17
Surprise him! Throw him a party, try out a new look. Be willing to try adventurous things. Show your excitement, and don't be afraid to mess your hair up.

5. "I don't always want to be on my best behavior with a girl." —Joey, 14
Let him know he can be himself by being yourself. Forget what you think he wants you to be like, and be who you truly are. Let him see you with your hair down, or no makeup on (okay, just occasionally!). If you have to burp ... burp! He'll feel comfortable around you, like he can tell you anything — and that's the definition of trust.