How many of you have ever looked over to your mate and asked the golden question, “Do you love me?” I think most people probably have.
The odd thing about this question is that we naturally anticipate the answer to be “yes” and we really would not expect our partner to say “no” even if that were the real answer.
So how do you really know if your mate loves you? It is not as simple as asking the question and accepting the given answer. Anyone can speak the three little words “I love you”. However it takes a special relationship and bond to follow through with the actions that support the words.
There are many ways to tell if your spouse loves you.
While asking may give you a feeling of reassurance in hearing the answer, try observing. How does your mate treat you? Does he or she carry out actions of love? We all know that actions speak much louder than words. In addition, many speak with words but actions do not follow. Therefore, it is far more important to be treated with actions of love rather than showered with words of love.
Who does your mate put first? While our basic needs must be met, love tends to place others before ourselves. Does your mate think of you and your feelings before he or she acts or reacts to a situation? Would he or she put his own desires aside in order to accommodate your needs?
Does your mate respect you as an equal? Does your mate give you the same respect that he or she demands from you? Do you feel that you have an equal say in the decisions that affect your relationship?
In most cases, knowing if your mate loves you or not is as simple as listening to your heart. Love is much more than a word, it is a feeling.
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