Well, I was listening to my trusted “Talk Radio” again today, and I heard someone make a really good point about relationships and compliments. It reminded me about when my husband was in the work force, and he would come home for dinner every night. No matter what I had prepared for us to eat, he made sure to thank me for my effort... and he always told me how much he enjoyed the meal. He would compliment me for what I DID.
Now, you can also compliment someone for what they ARE. My husband tells me quite often how proud he is of me for my creativity. We COMPLIMENT each other. He is not as creative… he is more of a concrete, logical, how does this work thinker. I, as I said, am the more creative of the two. I would rather make a painting of what’s in my mind and he would rather make a chart. As corny as it sounds, we do complete each other.
We both could go through life just doing our own things (in our own ways) – without confirming we’re doing good jobs to each other – but it’s good for our souls to HEAR we are appreciated. Everyone should hear they are valued. So, sincerely tell you friends, spouse, and family members when you see them DOING or BEING something that you admire. It won’t go unnoticed… I guarantee it!
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