Why You Should Show Your Love
Do You Express Your Love?
The first step is to ask yourself: How often do you express your love to your partner and your loved ones?
Many people tell me they don’t express it, saying: “I don’t need to express my love because my loved ones already know I care for them.” Often, the love you feel may seem obvious and taken for granted to you, but the people you care about need to hear it, through both words and actions. And that’s not the only reason you should express your love.
Why You Should Show Your Love
When you express your love regularly, you not only eliminate any doubts your loved ones may have, but you also strengthen your bond with them. How you express your love matters just as much as showing it.
Research by Walter and Lee (1999) showed that people are 47% more likely to feel close to a family member who frequently expresses love than to one who expresses it rarely.
Your loved ones need reminders of your love—through your words, gestures, and actions.
Make Love a Daily Goal
Every day, make an effort to express your love in the best way possible, especially to those closest to you. Notice how much stronger the connection becomes with your partner, children, parents, siblings, and other loved ones. You’ll also discover something else: the more authentically you express love, the more love you attract into your life.
Remember: every day is a special occasion and an opportunity to appreciate the gift of living with love. One of the best ways to honor this gift is through daily expression of love.
And One More Thing
Allow yourself to say “I love you” sincerely, openly, and wholeheartedly—not only to your loved ones, but also to yourself.