It’s the day after Valentines Day.

Some people had a great Valentines Day, others did not. 

Just as some people have great relationships, some not.

“I can’t believe it,” she said, “my best friend told me that she heard that my sister has been sleeping with my boyfriend. When she got home I asked my sister about the rumor. She didn’t deny it, ‘He’s was gonna break up with you anyway.’”

Wow!

No one needs a “holiday” to show love, but it’s a day like Valentines Day that can catalyze kindness.

1. Say “Thank you.”

Most people don’t take the time to express appreciation for their loved ones. This Valentines Day – before dinner, at the lunch table, in the break room, on the phone, through a text – take a moment to say something specific that you appreciate about that person.

2. Give a handwritten a note.

Text. Twitter. IM. Voxer. Cell phones. Apps. Every communication seems to be instant and electronic. This Valentines Day try something new – actually old – write a handwritten note!

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Express your happiness for your partner and try to enjoy every moment you have.

How? Overlook the annoyances.

When Amy and I were going through our own pre-marital counseling our minister Ralph Gustafson had us read a couple of Gary Smalley books. I adapted the following from Gary Smalley’s If Only He Knew. It’s helped me help many people to love their loved ones better. Maybe it will help you too!

Negative: Nosy?
Positive: She may be very alert or sociable.

Negative: Touchy?
Positive: He may be very sensitive.