There is no need to wait for Valentine’s Day or any other special occasion to celebrate the love you and your spouse have for each other. In fact, it’s better if you celebrate what you have together every day, even it’s only in small ways. It seems like many people feel as if they have to hold back just a little instead of acknowledging just how much their husbands or wives mean to them. Nonsense.
Life is short, and that is a lesson we usually learn the hard way. Most times, the loss of a close friend or family member will make us take stock and we feel a greater appreciation, at least temporarily, for our loved ones. It doesn’t have to be temporary. It can be a part of everyday living.
The biggest regret many people have when they experience loss is not having said, “I love you” enough, or feeling like they didn’t show the other person how much they care often enough.
“If only I could say ‘I love you’ one more time.”
“If only I could hug her once more.”
“If only I could say ‘I’m sorry.’”
Don’t wait until you’re reduced to “If only.” Beating ourselves up will not change things, but we can make some changes. We can begin showing our spouses and the other people we love how much we care while we still have time. Make a point of telling your spouse you love him or her everyday. Go a step further and say why. Make an effort to show appreciation and kindness.
Don’t live in fear, but at the same time, try to live each day as if it were your last together. We really never know when it will be, so make the most of each and every day you have together. Why not start today?
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