Sometimes, we feel detached from our loved ones because we think they don't love us enough, not in the way we need them to BUT...
...the truth not universally acknowledged is that love comes in different forms and as living things, we tend to give it the only way we know how. So what we know as expressions, languages of love, wouldn't necessarily be the same as how they show them.
For instance, I like hugs. And I like sweet gestures and kind words and affirmations and encouragements. But another person's love language might be to just be there for me and listen, or to wake up early and cook and try new recipe. From a different person, love language may be to be there for me when called. From some other, it could be by giving out cheesecake on birthdays or reading books on cafes or calling late night or something else.
Love language.
But just because they know and show it differently, doesn't mean they don't love us with all they have.
So what I want to say is, give it a try. It may just be worth your while to take the time and learn another person's love language and see what it really means to them, how much it really means for them to do what they do.
Sometimes you think it is a small thing. But depending on the person, a small thoughtful action could have taken all of their bravery. And they do it anyway just for you.
For instance, I like hugs. And I like sweet gestures and kind words and affirmations and encouragements. But another person's love language might be to just be there for me and listen, or to wake up early and cook and try new recipe. From a different person, love language may be to be there for me when called. From some other, it could be by giving out cheesecake on birthdays or reading books on cafes or calling late night or something else.
Love language.
But just because they know and show it differently, doesn't mean they don't love us with all they have.
So what I want to say is, give it a try. It may just be worth your while to take the time and learn another person's love language and see what it really means to them, how much it really means for them to do what they do.
Sometimes you think it is a small thing. But depending on the person, a small thoughtful action could have taken all of their bravery. And they do it anyway just for you.
