I read this in an email I subscribe to and it really resonates with me tonight:
Winner's Circle Network with Lou Tice - 1/16/07 - "Love"
How do you say, "I love you" to someone you care about? How do you
express your feelings of love and affection to your spouse and other family members?
Florists would like us to believe that we should "say it with flowers," but I think there are better ways.
For instance: If you love me, compliment me often for jobs well done
and don't downgrade me, but rather reassure me when I fail.
If you love me, listen to what I have to say without judging me, or
feeling like you have to solve all my problems.
If you love me, let me know when you feel low or lonely or
misunderstood. It will make me stronger to know I have the power to comfort you.
If you love me, respect my silences. Alternatives for my problems,
creativity and spirituality often come in times of quiet.
And, finally, if you love me, tell me so often, through your talk, your actions and your gestures.
Don't assume that I know it. Even if I act embarrassed or deny that I
need it, don't believe me. Do it anyway.
It is these things done
consistently and consciously over the years that help build a loving relationship and keep it growing. And, it is the absence of these things that rob life of its joy.
Lou Tice
The Pacific Institute
www.thepacificinstitute.com
"TPI teaches people how to manage change, set and achieve goals, lead
more
effectively, and think in ways that create success."
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tetrapod.sapien
that was really nice serendipity. thanks.
tetra
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UnConfused
That really was nice. Sweet even. Thanks
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Twitch
Now there's some truth in there,.....:)
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nicolaou
Very true. Men also need to hear 'I love you'.
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avidbiblereader
Very nice and we should all do just that, it would alleviate so much divorce, hardship and many other problems. If I might add one
If you love me, don't wait to write it on stone! Tell me so!
abr