I n a few weeks we will be celebrating a day that everyone calls “the Love day”. Yes, thatinfamousday that most men dread - Valentines Day. I tease my husband as this day approaches because he feels that it’s just another money making holiday. He believes that the day is geared towards women, and will always be for women.
In defense of the holiday, I stress to him that it’s not only for women, but for men, kids, parents…yada yada…everyone needs love. As the commercials begin to filtrate the airwaves to offer us hints about what gifts to purchase for our significant other, we get bombarded with ideas on how to display our love. We even try to outdo what we did last year to make sure the person feels our love. Some find themselves going extremely overboard and spending an enormous amount of money to prove their love.
I‘ve known women who became totally upset when their mates forgot to bring home a treasure. Or, how about when someone at the office receives a huge bouquet delivered to them and you find yourself waiting for yours – which never arrives. What pressure men must feel, so I understand what my husband means. Remember, love is an everyday attitude- we do not need a special holiday to remind of us of what we have.
While my daughters always know that they are loved. I did end up buying them a trinket on V-day, but I made sure that a note was attached with a few words of appreciation. My mother stopped receiving love cards when my father passed away, but we all make sure that she is remembered on that day. Let’s face it, the day will come and go from year to year -but we can decide to take small acts of love to overpower the marketing side of the day. Heartfelt acts of love and appreciation can be much more meaningful than any box of candy.
It’s a great feeling to know that Love is a free gift. It doesn’t cost anything, and does not need an expensive material item to be cultivated. Love is just that, “A FREE GIFT”. The art of love is an amazing emotion, and how we share love is very important. Everyone has a love language and we must discern what their love language is. Hugs, touches, verbal or written expressions are some of the ways we can show love. So no matter who we love, we must find ways to show it in ways that the other person can feel it ( parents, children, spouse, friends, boyfriend, girlfriend, etc.).
How will you show love without purchasing a material item?
Do you always attached a material item to your love?
Is it wrong to expect a gift on Valentines Day?
Would you be upset if your significant other didn’t buy you anything?
Leave a comment – let me hear ya!!
I‘ve known women who became totally upset when their mates forgot to bring home a treasure. Or, how about when someone at the office receives a huge bouquet delivered to them and you find yourself waiting for yours – which never arrives. What pressure men must feel, so I understand what my husband means. Remember, love is an everyday attitude- we do not need a special holiday to remind of us of what we have.
While my daughters always know that they are loved. I did end up buying them a trinket on V-day, but I made sure that a note was attached with a few words of appreciation. My mother stopped receiving love cards when my father passed away, but we all make sure that she is remembered on that day. Let’s face it, the day will come and go from year to year -but we can decide to take small acts of love to overpower the marketing side of the day. Heartfelt acts of love and appreciation can be much more meaningful than any box of candy.
It’s a great feeling to know that Love is a free gift. It doesn’t cost anything, and does not need an expensive material item to be cultivated. Love is just that, “A FREE GIFT”. The art of love is an amazing emotion, and how we share love is very important. Everyone has a love language and we must discern what their love language is. Hugs, touches, verbal or written expressions are some of the ways we can show love. So no matter who we love, we must find ways to show it in ways that the other person can feel it ( parents, children, spouse, friends, boyfriend, girlfriend, etc.).
How will you show love without purchasing a material item?
Do you always attached a material item to your love?
Is it wrong to expect a gift on Valentines Day?
Would you be upset if your significant other didn’t buy you anything?
Leave a comment – let me hear ya!!