Valentine’s Day: A Love Letter to Your Husband
Valentine’s Day is here again—the season of roses, chocolates, and over-the-top romance.
But let’s be honest—this day often feels like it’s for women, doesn’t it? The commercials, the greeting cards, the grand romantic gestures—it all seems to say that men should pursue and women should receive.
But love—real, lasting, life-changing love—is never one-sided.
Your husband’s heart needs to be pursued, too. He may not say it, and he may not even realize it, but deep down, he longs to be seen, valued, and cherished by you.
Don’t Let the World Define Love for You
Society tells us that men just want food, physical affection, and a little peace and quiet. But the truth is, your husband is so much more than the clichés.
He wants to know he is respected.
He wants to know he is admired.
He wants to know that, even after all these years, you still look at him with the same love that once made your heart race.
So this Valentine’s Day, don’t just hand him a card and call it good. Instead, love him in a way that speaks to his soul.
Here are a few ideas—not just to celebrate the day, but to remind him that he is deeply, completely yours.
Simple Ways to Make Him Feel Loved
- Write him a real love letter. Not just a quick “I love you” in a card, but a letter—the kind that reminds him why you fell for him in the first place. Tell him what you admire about him, what makes you proud of him, and why you would choose him all over again.
- Look at him the way you used to. You know the look—the one that says, You are the only man in the world to me. Give it to him today, and often.
- Let him truly rest. Maybe he carries a heavy burden at work, or maybe home life has been stressful. Make space for him to relax—whether that’s letting him sleep in, making his favorite meal, or encouraging him to do something he enjoys, guilt-free.
- Hold him. Not just a quick hug, but a long, slow embrace—the kind that makes him feel safe, wanted, and known.
- Flirt with him. Send him playful texts throughout the day. Whisper something in his ear that makes him grin. Kiss him the way you did when you were dating.
- Give him an unexpected touch. Rest your hand on his knee during dinner. Run your fingers through his hair when he’s sitting next to you. Take his hand while walking through the store. Small, unexpected touches remind him that you love being close to him.
- Tell him what makes him a great husband. Not just “I love you” but why you love him. Say it out loud. Look him in the eyes. Make sure he hears it.
Love Him in the Way Only You Can
Your husband isn’t just any man—he is your man.
You know his heart. You know what makes him smile, what makes him feel strong, what makes him feel loved.
So love him—not the way the world tells you to, but the way he needs.
Make this Valentine’s Day about more than gifts and dinner reservations. Make it a day where he feels deeply seen.
Because at the end of the day, that’s all he really wants.
And the truth is, when you love him well—he won’t just know that he is yours.
He will feel it.
In His Sacred Heart,
Timothy