Some Things I've Learned About Love
The song says "You Always Hurt the One You Love", and that lyric is so true. Other people don't care, but your loved ones do, and that's why thoughtless actions hurt them so much. I've given this subject a lot of thought lately. I cannot keep other people from hurting me, but, knowing what hurts me, and taking care not to repeat those actions with others, helps prevent me from hurting those I'm closest to. I don't always remember these things, and unintentionally hurt people with my actions, but awareness is half the battle when you have something to overcome.
I've learned that by making a conscious effort to do the following, the people I love feel so much more secure in that love. And when I'm the recipient of these items, I feel more loved and secure too.
1. Give your undivided attention. We live in a busy world that provides a lot of distractions. When you minimize those distractions and focus your full attention on someone, it shows them that you think they are important and worthy of your time.
2. Tell them you love them everyday. And if you do love them, say it back to them when they say it to you. You hear it all the time; someone dies unexpectedly, and their Mom or Dad or Child or spouse says "I wish I could have said I loved them one last time". Never miss an opportunity to tell those you care about how much they mean to you.
3. Use common courtesy. Please and Thank you go a long way toward showing someone you respect them.
4. Don't take them for granted. Reach out to them and let them know you're there and that you appreciate them. Don't always wait for them to reach out to you.
5. Make time to do things with them. Even if it is something as simple as a walk, or a drive, or playing a game or dancing in the living room. The more you do together, the closer you become.
I hope you're having a good weekend!
{HUGS}
I've learned that by making a conscious effort to do the following, the people I love feel so much more secure in that love. And when I'm the recipient of these items, I feel more loved and secure too.
1. Give your undivided attention. We live in a busy world that provides a lot of distractions. When you minimize those distractions and focus your full attention on someone, it shows them that you think they are important and worthy of your time.
2. Tell them you love them everyday. And if you do love them, say it back to them when they say it to you. You hear it all the time; someone dies unexpectedly, and their Mom or Dad or Child or spouse says "I wish I could have said I loved them one last time". Never miss an opportunity to tell those you care about how much they mean to you.
3. Use common courtesy. Please and Thank you go a long way toward showing someone you respect them.
4. Don't take them for granted. Reach out to them and let them know you're there and that you appreciate them. Don't always wait for them to reach out to you.
5. Make time to do things with them. Even if it is something as simple as a walk, or a drive, or playing a game or dancing in the living room. The more you do together, the closer you become.
I hope you're having a good weekend!
{HUGS}