by: Randy J. Menvor
Gifts A Great Way To Show Your Care
We all like to receive gifts. Surprisingly enough, most of us also like to give gifts. Giving gifts gives us the feeling of doing something good. It makes us happy to see someone enjoy the fruits of our labors. As strange as it may sound giving gifts can be an emotional pick me up.
Everyone thinks of giving and receiving gifts during the holiday season. What about the rest of the year? Think about this for a moment. Whenever you give someone gifts, how many times do you see a frown? It doesn't happen. The person was happy to be remembered, and truly glad you took the time to buy gifts. This becomes even more apparent when there is no special day or event causing you to give gifts. What could be more delightful, than to realize someone is thinking of you? This concept works wonders for the giver and the receiver.
It really is not about the price of gifts. Regardless of cost, gifts have hidden value that cannot be bought. Gifts are a wonderful way to bond a relationship. Family, friend, or significant other, special unexpected gifts enrich and promote growth in a relationship.
You don't have to buy a gift for your partner or loved one every day as this would be both very expensive also a little habitual and boring. Gift giving should be the element of surprise.
The concept of giving gifts works wonderfully in the area of marriage. Especially if it seems the honeymoon is over. Try it and you'll see what I mean. Go today and purchase something inexpensive for your spouse. Wrap it and attach a note, "Thinking of my special" or whatever you feel you want to say. After the initial shock, you'll be surprised at how it can change the tone of the relationship for days to come.
Gift giving is all showing the recipient that your care and that their happiness is important to you. Be sincere, unselfish and trustworthy and they will be glad to call you friend.
You can never realize the value of giving a gift until you have tried it for yourself. Try giving a gift today and see how it makes you feel.