Create a note on your phone to track gift ideas for your partner.

Any time you hear about an interesting gift, have an idea, or hear a passing comment your partner makes about something they want to get or do, add it to the note.

Then, the next time you need a gift (like for a birthday, anniversary, or Valentine's Day), look at the note for inspiration.

Figure out the birthdays of a handful of your partner’s closest friends and family. You can snoop around on Facebook, look at your calendar from years past, or ask another family member or friend to fill you in.

Jot the dates down in your calendar, on a post-it, or in a note on your phone.

When their birthdays roll around, send a short text, with a favorite photo of you and them. For example: “Happy birthday Elijah! This pic popped up from last year and made me smile.”

With this last tip, you'll continue the theme of showing your partner (and their circle) that what matters to them matters to you.

Create a note on your phone for names. Whenever you meet someone new in your partner's world (like a family member, friend, or coworker), write down their name and one or two details that'll remind you who they are.

You can also jot down the names of that persons's partner and kids.

Before any gatherings in the future (like parties or holidays), refresh your memory by looking at the note.