Say You Love Me

How do you make people feel special? What do you do to show someone they are important to you? I really believe it is something that is customized to each individual. Some people like getting flowers. Some people feel appreciated with a surprise card with a quick note to say you're thinking of them. Others like a big to-do made to celebrate an accomplishment or a grand gesture to show they are loved. 

A select few just want to hear the words "you are special to me" and "I'm thinking of you". Even a "you mean so much to me". Just say it and leave our the romantic gestures and grand production. Of course I'm not saying I do not want the romantic surprises, rose petals and love notes; that's not it at all. What girl in her right mind would protest and reject that mushy goodness? I'm just saying it doesn't need to be "perfect" or "magical". Life isn't a movie and most of the time things are less than perfect, so take a risk and just say it. Show it however you can that you know will be understood and well received.

I think about mortality and aging and life fulfillment much more frequently these days; maybe because of where I work or maybe because I'm very aware of my own aging. What ever the reason may be, I have been doing a lot of thinking and have determined that it's far more detrimental to keep raw, real emotions locked inside a box in your heart. With life as short as it is it is foolish not to come out with it and say how you feel. Look your lover in the eyes, send then a text, write a card, do whatever it takes to say you love them. Go the extra mike for a friend to say you appreciate them. 

I appreciate you.