Love is everywhere this month——from the pink bag of M & M’s spilling with red, baby pink, white, & hot pink chocolate candies to the aisles of Valentine cards, bears, pillows, & hearts! Beautiful fresh cut stems of long roses even whisper in my ear as I pass them with a shopping cart of groceries and a sprawled out coupon binder before me. The red stemmed roses evoke images of passion. Pale pinks denote a softer feel of gentleness and gratitude.
My three year old Princess that promised to stay close to mommy and/or in the shopping cart is also swooned by the pinks and reds——helium balloons with hearts and teddy bears soft and cuddly in colors of love envelop her! She quickly forgets her promise to me and wants to touch each object that reflects her love of pink and purple!
It’s only when I notice a small bundle of carnations priced at $14.32 that I quickly gather my toddler and head to the checkout lines. Valentine gifts come with a steep price tag but doesn’t every day love have its own price tag too? Each of us can insert our own stories here.
Love brings happiness but disappointments too. You’re prepared this year with the perfect Valentine gift only to find out that your partner can’t get the night off! The credit card bills were paid off but your husband used the card five times this week to bring the balance above the household’s income for the next two weeks. You’d love fresh flowers but not in lieu of having____________! And the list of ups and downs continues whether literally speaking in REAL life and/or in your own heart of hearts. Are you never satisfied? Do you have a hunger for more? Do you need your partner to provide something you can’t grasp? Is your love tank empty? Before you walk out the door or spend money endlessly trying to find the perfect gift this Valentine’s Day, take a few minutes to reflect on Gary Chapman’s The 5 Love Languages.
The secret to having the LOVE you want begins by learning the five love languages!
- Quality Time Undivided attention is what you desire. No distractions!
- Words of Affirmation You love and need to hear, “I love YOU!”
- Receiving Gifts Receiver thrives on the thoughtfulness behind the gift. Everyday gestures are desired.
- Acts of Service You need someone to do the dishes for you! The bathroom was finally remodeled!
- Physical Touch You need that pat, hug, his hand on your back, a kiss as he walks through the door….
You can learn more about your own love language at 5lovelanguages.com and/or purchase a hard copy of this bestselling author’s book, The Five Love Languages. Kindle readers may also choose to download the book HERE– free if you have Amazon Prime!
A lifetime of love is worth more than one Valentine’s Day gift.
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