The third of “The Five Love Languages” that Dr. Gary Chapman talks about in his book is “Receiving Gifts”!  Most everyone I know, loves to receive gifts, but for those that this is their love language, the gift is about so much more.  When we give a gift, we are giving a tangible reminded that we someone can hold in their hands.  A gift given as an expression of love says that someone had me on their mind and took the time to think of me.  The gift’s value is not really the issue – the gift could be a flower from the yard, a hand made card and some small trinket that communicates love, thought and appreciation.  Some gifts will be purchased, some will be found and some will be made.  Try and express your love by giving gifts of all sorts for all sorts of occasions or for no occasion at all.

Start thinking about the people you love – make a list if it helps!  Now think about what you might give to these people that would tangibly express your love and appreciation for them!  If you are a spender, then buying gifts is probably not a challenge for you, so why don’t you make your gifts more special by finding or making something.  If you are a saver, then why don’t you find something and splurge every now and then on those that you love.  By reversing the roles every now and then you will keep your giving fresh and your love real!

Don’t forget the greatest gift that you can give is yourself.  So step outside of yourself and help someone discover happiness by putting something real in their hands that serves as a continual reminder of your love for them!