Showing Your Appreciation
Get him/her a simple card. A card is enough to show him/her that you've loved being together for the past seven days and that you'd like to stay together for many more. Get a card with something cute and funny. No need to get too serious since it’s only been a week! Making a card shows her that she means enough to you that you'd take the time to personalize the card with your own words and feelings. Write a silly poem or song about your relationship. Write cute notes to each other, and drop it off secretly at their locker or backpack.
Buy or make something special and related to his/her interests. This will show that you're listening during the conversations that you have. It'll also demonstrate that you care about him/her. There can be different things that make people happy. See what your partner likes. If you both like a sports team, buy him/her a hat related to the team. Buy a bouquet of flowers for him/her, and let them know you’re just happy to be with them. Buy them their favorite candy or soda for lunch that day. Bake them home-made cookies you made from scratch. Make yourself and your boyfriend matching bracelets or t-shirts.
Give the card or gift to him/her and be sincere. Say something like, "You don't have to worry about a gift, I just want you to know that I'm grateful." The small gesture of kindness may go a long way in keeping you guys together for the long run. Don’t hold the gift or card over their heads if they didn’t get you something for your one week anniversary. Be nice about the gift, and just move on.
Ask him/her on a date. Make it a special dinner or maybe a picnic in the park. Plan for something enjoyable, inexpensive, and special. If he/she enjoys riding bikes, go on a new trail together in the park. If you don't enjoy biking, go rollerskating, ride scooters, or visit an amusement park. Pack sandwiches for the end of your bike riding trip. Go watch the movie he/she wanted to watch last week. Go to the school dance together, and take photos to remember your fun night.
Reciprocate acts of kindness. Nobody likes being the one who likes the other person more. It’s not about keeping score, but try to keep your relationship balanced. At this stage, it's truly the thought that counts. Always genuinely say thank you for the gifts. If they gave you something special or planned a cute date, try doing the same for them next week.
Make it official on social media. Don't be afraid to show that you're with someone and proud of it. Make it official on your profile page, and take things seriously even if it's just been a week. Change your profile status from single to taken. Take a selfie together, and upload it onto social media. Make a special hashtag, and tag every photo you share with your friends and family. Put on a funny filter when taking photos, and save the photos as the background on your phone or computer.
Communicating Genuinely
Let him/her know you enjoy spending time with them. Communication and words can go a long way, especially when building a new relationship. Be honest about your feelings, and let him/her know that you like being with them. Tell her how she makes you feel. Tell her that you’re thankful that you’re together. Tell him that you look forward to the weeks to come.
Avoid being too serious or talking about huge commitments. A lot of couples have been together for a year or even ten. Don’t talk about things that’ll dampen what you’ve got so far. Take it at a slow pace, and make sure you’re both on the same page. Don’t talk about meeting his/her parents to take the relationship to the next level. Don’t talk about marriage or moving in together as you can appear desperate and needy.
Tell him/her what you like about them so far. Be simple and honest in your compliments. Keep it light and friendly. Look them in the eye when you give a compliment. This shows that you're paying attention and truly mean what you say. Tell him that you like his clothing style or how he did his hair that day. Tell her that her perfume smells really nice or that you like her hair tie.
Speak highly of your boyfriend/girlfriend to your friends and family. Whenever the topic of your significant other comes up, make sure you keep the conversation positive and uplifting, especially if they’re around. People talk, and the compliments you say about your boyfriend/girlfriend will get around to them. Don't say negative things or gossip about your significant other. If you're having a problem, speak honestly and openly about it. Resolve the conflict by communicating.
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