Receiving Gifts

Letter C represents the love language of receiving gifts. Gifts are visual acts of love.
A gift is a representation of a thought. A gift is something tangible; something you hold in your hand to tell you you’re remembered. It doesn’t matter whether it costs money or not. A gift purchased, made, or picked……………is the thought implanted and the thought expressed. Gift giving is one of the easiest love languages to learn.

Cultural patterns around the world express gift giving as part of the love marriage process. Wedding ceremonies generally include the exchanging of rings as a symbol of two hearts joined together in a circle of unending love. Symbols have emotional value.
If your spouse suddenly quits wearing their wedding ring it will likely bring out some uncomfortable emotions and a lot of questions!

To be a gift giver you may have to change the way you look at money. If you are a saver you will have and emotional resistance to the idea of spending money for gifts. The author writes ……. “you are purchasing things for yourself. By saving and investing money you are purchasing self-worth and emotional security. You are caring for your own emotional needs in the way you handle money. What you are don’t doing is meeting the emotional needs of your spouse.” If you are purchasing a gift for your spouse you will find it to be one of the best investments you will make because you are investing in your relationship. Select gifts that you are comfort giving and don’t wait for a special occasion! Today is a good day.

One of the gifts you could be giving is yourself. Being available when your spouse needs you is a wonderful gift for the person with the language of receiving gifts. Depending on the need it can be extremely powerful and your presence is a gigantic symbol of love. Don’t follow the route I did you years and expect my husband to read my mind. Verbalize your feelings to your husband. He is not a mind reader (neither is she).

Mothers Day is coming and children all over will be picking Mom or Grandmother’s flower garden to bring a gift to light the face of their mom. It isn’t the flower picking from the favorite prize winning garden that brings a smile to the face, it is the love offered in the choice to give a present.