It’s no secret that it’s been a crazy and stressful year. Whatever you and the people you love have been through this year, I’m sure you could all use a little encouragement and a reminder that there are people who care about you. Read on for a few easy ways to show the people in your life that you love them.
- Do the little things without complaint. It can be tempting with parents and siblings to say “no” to washing the dishes or doing the laundry or other unappealing tasks, but saying “yes” instead is a subtle way of showing that you care for them. If you want to take it a step further, do the task before they even ask—that’ll make them so happy they might offer to do something for you.
- Do or talk about something they love. Even if it’s not something you’re interested in, indulging someone else’s passion is a simple way to prove you love them and understand them. Next time you want to do or talk about something you enjoy that they might not, they’ll return the favor.
- Let them know you’re thinking of them. This really helps for the people who live far away and can’t regularly hang out with you. Even a simple text saying, “Hey! I miss you!” will help maintain your relationship and remind them of the people who care for them.
- Give them a gift. Most people enjoy gifts, and you don’t always need a special occasion to give them. If you see something that you think a loved one would enjoy, give it to them.
Relationships of all kinds are so important to living happy lives. Showing your appreciation for the people in your life is an easy way to keep that happiness going and help others be happy too.