There is so much hype about Valentine's Day, but I know several people who really don't like to feel forced to celebrate. It feels too commercial or they feel it's too much pressure to be memorable. I was wondering if it really did communicate love at all anymore or if it was just a day couples felt they needed to celebrate or their partner/spouse would feel left out. Do you think Valentine's Day communicates love? Or do you feel it's too forced/commercial? Here's a little survey. Please share your thoughts. 1. Do you celebrate Valentine's Day? Why or Why not? 2. Is Valentine's Day meaningful to you? 3. What would make Valentine's Day meaningful to you?4. Do you think Valentine's Day...
Pulling this month's blog series all together, here's what we learned from this blog series so far: Words don't always communicate love, but specific details communicate love more effectively. Actions communicate love. Thoughtful, personalized, and even inexpensive gifts can communicate more love. How do you determine what your spouse considers showing love? Listen! 1. Listen to the comments your spouse makes when he/she receives a gift. Listen to what they don't say. Read between the lines. 2. ASK! Trust me when I say that it doesn't ruin the mystery if you go right up to her and ask what kinds of ways she likes to feel your love. It doesn't destroy the space/time continuum if you ask your husband how...
All this month, I'm talking about communication in situations other than making speeches. Well, today is Valentine's Day and that is an area where speeches aren't appropriate. Real communication between couples and loved ones is vital to the health of the relationship. But how do we communicate that love? How does love speak? What does love say? Well, here are some things that do NOT show love: * Unloving actions and words * Ignoring * Watching TV while listing to someone * Deciding in two seconds that something or someone is not worth listening to and tuning out The giving of gifts and dinners out can be important tokens of appreciation, but are not what really communicates love. If you'd...
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