The holiday of love is coming up, and there are so many ways to express your adoration for your loved ones this Valentine’s Day. But they say actions speak louder than words, and that sentiment couldn’t be truer in Los Angeles.
From saving a parking spot to braving traffic for someone, L.A. has unique ways of expressing love. We asked our Instagram followers, full of locals, how L.A. shows affection without actually saying “I love you.”
Here are our favorite responses, along with a few of our own:
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1. “Drive safe.”
2. “I saved a parking spot for you.”
3. “See you soon, GPS says 1hr 38min”
4. “Text me when you get home.”
5. “I got you on gas.”
6. “Don’t worry, I’ll drive us.”
7. “Let’s go on a scenic drive to the PCH.“
8. “What time does your flight get here? I’ll pick you up.”
9. “You’re worth the parking ticket.”
10. “I’ll fill up your tank.”
11. “Street sweeper, move your car!”
12. “You can play any music you want on the drive.”
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13. “Let’s get tacos.”
14. “Brought you a breakfast burrito.”
15. “Did you eat?”
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16. “I found this rooftop in downtown, do you want to go?”
17. “Stay up.”
18. “I’d love to read your script.”
19. “Of course I’ll go to your improv show.”
20. “I put you on the guest list.”
21. “Wanna smoke?”
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