Feeling Loved

Every girl likes to feel loved.  That goes without saying.  Whether it's by friends, family, boyfriends, girlfriends, husbands, wives, children, pets... we love to feel loved.  We NEED to feel loved.  Of course, men also desire the feeling of love, but for now, let's talk about the women...

Even though us women share that commonality, though, every woman is different in respect to how they want their significant other to show them love.

For example... some women drool over receiving flowers at work, while others absolutely hate it (very much like myself).

Some women like to be wine'd and dine'd, while others definitely prefer a home cooked meal.

Some (and i have to argue here MOST) women are more than smitten if their man chooses to sweep them away to an exotic island or country for a few days.  Other times, we prefer to snuggle up for a weekend in together, cell phones off and just spending quality time alone.

I have some friends (myself included) that sometimes worry or complain that their man forgets to do the little things, like taking us to dinner, or buying us flowers.  Does that mean they don't love us?  No, not so much. It simply means they are comfortable, doesn't mean they love you less.  Now, with that said, a gentle reminder can sometimes go a long way.  If your man knows you are feeling neglected, a kind hint can sometimes remind them that we need to feel that affection, but rest assured, if you take a closer look, sometimes they are already showing you in other ways.

For example, a message to a friend today from her man:  "I was thinking about things today, and I have to tell you, I really love when you do our dog's voice.  Daddy I want dinner, please please please pleeeeeeeease!!!!!!!!!"

She's thinking to herself: Really?  That's what you had to tell me?  Yes I am sure I sound ridiculous as I often walk around impersonating what the puppy would be saying if he could talk.  I can only imagine it's absurd. But you really just took the time to tell me how much you love it?

That text totally made her day.  Just him caring enough to sit and reflect and take the moment to share that thought with her, unannounced, that's just as good as stupid flowers on our desks ladies.  It does the same thing, it warms your heart and makes you feel loved.

I am not NOT in any way saying that a man shouldn't have to put in effort and can smooth talk his way through avoiding the other stuff.  TRUST ME when I say I like to go to dinner too - really I just love an excuse for good food and vino, but I also like romantic nights out, they are important!  All I am really saying is that often times, appreciating the small things can go a long way to realizing you truly are happy where you are, and so is he.