"Dealing with the way you greet your spouse each day may seem inconsequential, but this issue caries surprising significance."
- Day 9, The Love Dare
It's definitely something that I don't think much about and I didn't realise "the difference it would make in my spouse's day if everything about [me] expressed the fact that [I] was really, really glad to see them."
In the overall scheme of things, greetings (to me) are seen more as a polite conversation tool versus a means to show my love to Ed. Hence, it never occurred to me that making my "Good mornings" count, issuing warmer greetings, giving out welcoming hugs could make someone feel more cherished and loved.
According to the book:
When someone communicates that they are glad to see you, your personal sense of self-worth increases. You feel more important and valued. That's because a good greeting sets the stage for positive and healthy interaction. It doesn't have to be bold and dramatic every time. But adding warmth and enthusiasm gives you the chance to touch your mate's heart in subtle, unspoken ways.
In view that I'm not the most emotive of people, today's challenge would require greater effort. As I thought about some warm greetings I could do as well as greeting opportunities, it also occurred to me that Ed might not even notice.
Oh well...it's not about being noticed or getting due appreciation. Most importantly, at least I tried? *sets aside non value-adding thoughts*
According to the book:
When someone communicates that they are glad to see you, your personal sense of self-worth increases. You feel more important and valued. That's because a good greeting sets the stage for positive and healthy interaction. It doesn't have to be bold and dramatic every time. But adding warmth and enthusiasm gives you the chance to touch your mate's heart in subtle, unspoken ways.
In view that I'm not the most emotive of people, today's challenge would require greater effort. As I thought about some warm greetings I could do as well as greeting opportunities, it also occurred to me that Ed might not even notice.
Oh well...it's not about being noticed or getting due appreciation. Most importantly, at least I tried? *sets aside non value-adding thoughts*
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