Tell Someone You Love Them
Steve and I have been together for a long time. Since 1989, in fact. We got married young; he was 19 and I was 21. It's funny how circumstances and life bring two people together. We became friends when we both worked at a frozen yogurt shop, during the summer break after my freshman year of college. I don't really believe in fate, but I guess you can just chalk it up to really awesome circumstances that brought us together so early in our lives; because honestly, I can't imagine traveling through life without him by my side.
With that said, though I feel like we do have visible adoration for each other in our daily lives, sometimes taking the few moments to actually SPEAK words out loud to convey love and appreciation, are easily forgotten. I think that once you are with someone for a long period of time, you just hope that they will infer your notions of gratitude and love. But on occasion, taking the time to utter theses ideas out loud really means a lot.
So today, join me in telling someone in your life who you are really grateful for and who makes your life brighter just for being a part of it, how much you love them; or how awesome they are; or how much you appreciate them; or ANYTHING that you know will really mean a lot to them if you speak the words out loud.
It can be your partner, or friend, or sibling, or parent ... the checker at the grocery store, a teacher, or a neighbor. The world is full of people who will really appreciate you taking the time to tell them how much they rock. And it's a funny thing how being thoughtful towards another tends to make you feel great yourself.
Appreciate. Love. Don't wait.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 9:57AM
Reader Comments (6)
I did.. early this morning... My brother is dying of lung cancer, and in his illness, he has learned that I mean more to him than some bratty little sister. He hasn't returned any messages to me in 4 months, and I decided to try once again. It must be a good day for him, because I got an immediate response. I've FINALLY got his love, and it only took 37 years..
i think this is a wonderful thing!!!! keep up all the positve energy!! almost every time i read something you have posted always lifts my spirts...so i'd just like to thank you and tell u I appricate all the inspiration u radiate!!!
this is something i strive for everyday, life is too short and can be gone in an instant. when my sister was killed i am so glad that when i talked to her on the phone the last thing we said to each other was i love you, as we always did even if we were on the phone 20 times a day. loosing her made me realize you can't wait to tell anyone how you feel. after reading this i sent out "i love you" texts to everyone in my phone hehe, so now it's your turn, since finding you on myspace bc of your cow tattoo on mikes page (i knew someone really awesome had to have that tattoo) you inspire me everyday, you are one of the sweetest, kindess, honest, and totally coolest individuals i have ever had the honor of knowing. love ya jinxi xo
This makes me smile, and gives me hope. No one in my family has ever been together forever, everyone has had a divorce. mutiple times, and they say its a curse. but i think i can pull through and i really want to. its always been a dream of mine to have a long lasting beautiful loving family. and my grandma wanted me to have that. i just sent everyone an i love you message, your amazing jinxi<3
So So True! Sometimes we forget to tell our loved ones how much they mean to us. So don't wait...Just Do It! It will build intimacy with your soul mate, respect with your friends and most importantly feed your soul...
I know isn't LOVE just awsome! You don't ever know the exact moment it's going to happen but when you experince it you don't know how you ever lived without it. I found my love when I was 16yrs old. It's been almost 7 1/2yrs and 3 little ones later and I still feel 16 when I am in his arms.