Many of us would agree that special days such as Valentine’s Day are overrated but others may say they are sweet, cute and the list goes on. Personally, I would say that they are overrated but each of these days has its very own uniqueness. In simpler terms, I would agree to disagree. You might be wondering why is Nisha even writing about Valentine’s Day when we are already into May. Don’t worry; I will make my point so stay with me.
It has been well established that there are 5 ways of expressing love to your loved ones. They are Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Acts of Service, Physical Touch and last but not least Gift Giving. In 1992, Gary Chapmen who worked as a counsellor concluded that people don’t give and receive love in the same ways and that everyone has a primary love language which is one that speaks to us most deeply to them. Therefore, each and every one of us has various and unique ways in which we choose to express our love to our loved ones.
In February, in light of Valentine’s Day, I decided to gift 10 of my closest friends and family members while also doing a vlog about it to document the process. (I have attached the video above for those who wish to watch). For those that know me well, I have never really been a big fan of giving people gifts but this time I decided to try it out. From this experience, I would say it not only allowed me to see the people I love in joy but it also taught me valuable lessons. For example, how a small act can go such a long way.
Expressing of love comes from within, it isn’t something we can fake it. Everyone has their own way of showing and appreciating love and that’s what makes it not only unique but also special and one of a kind. Special days like Valentine’s Day provide us the opportunity to show our love to our loved ones doesn’t necessarily need to be romantically. It can be always be in a friendly manner. On that note, it does not mean we can’t express our love to people we care about on a normal regular day. To sum up, it is vital to express our sincerity and care to the people we love, you never know how far it may it may go. It always the little joys in life that makes life special.
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