If your partner is always talking about upcoming vacations, how much they'd like to move in with you, or what you plan to do together during the holidays, they're clearly in love.

"A partner who speaks of the future as if you are there with them is taking you into account in a real, long-term kind of way," Caleb Backe, a health and wellness expert at Maple Holistics, tells Bustle. "If the general discussion is about you two, together, it means that they see you as a part of their life." And if that's not love, what is?

It's always easier to open up around loved ones, so take it as a great sign if your partner shares their feelings, or comes to you when they're feeling down. "If your partner opens up ... to you and shows authentic vulnerability, it can often be an act of love," certified counselor Jonathan Bennett tells Bustle. "This is especially true if you know your partner rarely opens up to other people."

Some people show their love by being physically close to their partners, and expressing love through comforting, close body language. "This doesn’t have to be sexual, but can include cuddling, holding hands, and long hugs," says Bennett. "Sharing physical touch is a major way many individuals communicate their love for other people."

If your partner's face lights up when you enter the room, it can speak volumes. "There are some things that are mighty difficult to fake, and this may be one of them," says Backe. "If you look at their face after you break a kiss, and you find their mouth smiling and their eyes alight ... there is a good chance their body is saying 'I love you' — even if their lips aren’t."

Some partners show their significant other they care by taking the time to sit down and ask about their day — and showing genuine enthusiasm while doing so. "They may not say it out loud, but their actions speak for themselves: they want you close to them, [and] they take an active interest in you and your day-to-day," says Backe.

According to The Five Love Languages, some people show their love by spending quality time with their partners. So take, for example, all those times you've gone to family events together. As spiritual counselor Davida Rappaport tells Bustle, spending time with family can be a major act of love, as can curling up and watching TV or running a few errands together.

Gift giving is another way many people show love — especially when they can't say it out loud. "Many people have a hard time expressing their love verbally, so they find other ways to show their love," says Alkazian. "Loving words or direct expressions can leave people feeling open, exposed, or vulnerable to being hurt. Giving gifts, doing a loving act, or simply being together feels safer and more protected to many people."

Can your partner finish your sentences, or predict an inside joke with eery accuracy? "This means that they 'get' you in a way that a casual friend or acquaintance doesn’t," licensed psychotherapist Dr. Jill Murray tells Bustle. "They understand how you feel and think." Even though they may not say aloud those three words, it's clear your significant other cares.

If your partner loves you and views you as a bonafide partner, you might catch them going out of their way to make your life easier. (This is one of the aforementioned "acts of service" that may be their love language.) As Murray says, "They do little things that mean a lot to you — fill your car with gas, wipe down the shower door, play music in the car that they might not necessarily like but you do." Small actions like these show they've got your best interests at heart.

If you two can argue in a healthy way, and watch out for each other's feelings — even when you're angry — that can be an act of love. "Partners show their love when their [partner] is abrupt, irritable, and/or lashes out, by understanding, stepping back, and giving space and/or offering support," psychotherapist and relationship coach Toni Coleman, LCSW, CMC tells Bustle. "They also show love when they defer to a partner's wishes or choice, even when it inconveniences them; and they show love by doing thoughtful little things that make their partner's day just a little easier, just because."

Even though many of us desire grand, sweeping gestures of love, it's important to remember it's more about the little things. As therapist Kimberly Hershenson, LMSW tells Bustle, they might notice you're having a rough day and return home with your favorite snack, or text just to say they're thinking about you, or surprise you on some random anniversary you forgot. "It shows they are paying attention and really care."

It's normal to want to hear your partner say "I love you," but that's not the only way to express love, adoration, or affection. So keep an eye out for all the ways your partner shows they care, and don't be afraid to have a discussion about Love Languages. It can really help you get on the same page, and learn how to better express yourselves as a couple.