My W always complained that I didn't show her I loved her. Simple male mind here, I thought that as long as I did stuff for her, like doing laundry, taking care of dogs, doing this, doing that, I was showing her I loved her. In reality, I think I was doing the opposite. I was using that as showing her love and not showing her love the way I should've been
The book on love languages would probably be helpful to read. Everyone feels love is shown in a certain way, however, everyone's way is not the same. Just bear in mind that the WW may not be receptive to any LL from her H right now.
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!