Before Breakfast Second Cup: Say 'I love you' more often
Feb 8, 2026
Encourages saying "I love you" more often and not being stingy with affection. Talks about slipping affectionate parting words into morning routines with kids. Suggests texts or emoji hearts to ease into saying it. Explores expressing love while still setting consequences. Frames frequent loving words as commitment to work through rough patches.
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Make Saying 'I Love You' A Daily Habit
- Say "I love you" more often to the people you care about, even in everyday moments.
- Use texts or emoji hearts to start if you're not naturally effusive and build the habit from there.
Changing The Last Words Of The Morning
- Laura began consciously saying "Love you" when her eldest started school to avoid leaving with nagging last words.
- She wanted the last thing her kids heard each morning to be affectionate, even amid practical reminders.
Pair Affection With Accountability
- Say "I love you" even when correcting behavior to separate affection from discipline.
- Pair the phrase with consequences so love doesn't excuse misbehavior.