When I was younger, I used to cook up big surprises for my partner. I know a lot of other people do this too. Romantic couples usually rack their brains for fancy ideas to astound their partner: be it through an expensive gift or a romantic getaway. It would indeed melt your partner’s heart, but remember that all these extravagant things are meaningless if real love is displaced.
Now that the price of gas is consistently increasing and consequently affecting the price of everything else, it might be the right time to cut costs and focus on the basics.
It does not cost you anything to listen earnestly to your partner. When was the last time you really listened and understood what he is saying? Life flies by too fast, everybody is busy making money, and communication becomes impersonal. Yet I hope people still get to talk and reach the depth of their partner’s inner self and soul.
Tomorrow, try asking him, “How’s your heart honey?” When he talks, listen to his heart, listen to his words, and most of all, listen to those unsaid words. If he is hurt, comfort him. If he is happy, acknowledge this and share his happiness. If he appreciates you, appreciate him back. These gestures do not cost anything, but they are very meaningful.
It does not cost anything to say “Thank you,” either. Saying these words should not come out of habit, but as a form of sincere appreciation. You should be grateful for having a partner that loves you in spite of your imperfections. You should be thankful you are with the person you truly love. Say “Thank you” for dinner, mind-blowing sex, warmth, refuge he provides when you’re down, and security he gives when you’re lost. Say “Thank you” because real love is appreciative.
It will not cost you to say “I love you.” They say “actions speak louder than words,” but actions can never replace words. Your actions need affirmation. And when you say “I love you,” mean it. These words should mean that you love your partner for what he is, and most of all, that you love your honey for what he is not. The phrase means accepting each other’s weaknesses and growing together as you both progress in life. Saying “I love you” means “your highest good is above mine.” Loving in the real sense does not cost anything.
There are so many things in life left unnoticed. It is really sad that people sometimes forget the basics. We should learn to savor and appreciate what we have, and not rant about things we cannot get. We should never stop being good to people, especially to our loved ones. Love is not like money that should be budgeted. Love should be abundantly given, spent, shown, and consummated. When it comes to love, we should be big spenders.
Pesos, dollars, or pounds—these are worthless without love. The priceless gift will always be when you give yourself to love without losing your being.
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