If your love language is acts of service, your partner’s birthday is probably your Super Bowl. It’s a day fully devoted to celebrating them, and chances are, you want to pull out all the stops. But before you spend thousands on a trip or book the hardest-to-get dinner reservation in town, take a beat to really think about what your partner will appreciate. Because, PSA: In many cases, you don’t have to go full throttle on a birthday date idea to show your partner that you love them. Half of doing that is showing them you get them , and planning a birthday surprise or activity that’s tailored to their interests might be more meaningful than anything else.

Step one: Think about their passions. Are they really into a particular sport or hobby? Do they love books, movies, or pop culture?

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