Show me the love

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Show me the love
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Thu, 07-01-2004 - 5:51pm

Here's an article of ways men show their love.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 07-02-2004 - 9:43am
I liked what the article said about keeping a journal of your relationship goodies.

A lot of my communication while trav is away is email, so I have made a document with all the heart smileys and icons he sends as well as the encouraging words and compliments. I keep this by my bedside since I can't hear him say it in person right now. And when he brought me a rose, I photographed it. The picture is hanging in my living room.

He hasn't said the "3 words" yet, but he sends me icons with beating hearts and lovey smileys...he's so cute.

If he ever introduces me to his family I'll know I'm serious. He's very protective of his family.

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Fri, 07-02-2004 - 11:18am

Hi Candi, I've been thinking about you.

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Fri, 07-02-2004 - 11:40am
Thanks for posting this - I am dating the "quiet type" or verbally unaffectionate man-- but he checks off on everything in this article---so now my eyes are open to the things he is doing to show me he loves me.

:) lizbeth

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Fri, 07-02-2004 - 1:46pm
Thanks for sharing the article. I thought it was good. It opened my eyes to a few things. Sometimes when I read other people's posts I think about what was said in terms of my own relationship. So after this week of a lot of posts regarding relationships and family and such, I was thinking there was something wrong with mine. After reading this article I feel a whole lot better. Our relationship is new, and although we haven't reached the "I love you" or meeting family stages, he does offer tokens of affection and physical displays of affection towards me, like the article talked about. I never realized that meeting a man's family could mean such a commitment to them. Before we met each other, me and my BF had each recently ended other relationships. And when we started dating, we agreed to take things slow. I didn't want to push my family, friends or my kids into the picture until we were ready. But, after reading this article, I realized that maybe the reason he hasn't met my kids is because I never really asked him to. Yes, we talk about the kids all the time, and he has even talked to them on the phone many times. But I haven't invited him to any family gatherings because I didn't want to be too "pushy". There is a 4th of July festival in my town tomorrow, with games for the kids and fireworks at night. So, I've decided to ask him if he wants to join us. Even if he has plans and can't make it, he will at least know that I was thinking about him and wanting him to share in my family plans. I think he will appreciate the invitation, even if he can't make it or isn't ready for it yet. Like my dad always says, even if someone can't make a party, it's always nice to be invited. Thanks again and everyone have a wonderful holiday weekend.

Donna

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Wed, 07-07-2004 - 11:36am
Hey Mags! I just noticed this.

Candi Land is a good place to be! Our office moved and my new space is GORGEOUS. Sun filled, lots of windows, I can even see the sky...clouds rolling by and the whole bit. I have a cool new desk/receptionist counter. I think I'm where I'm supposed to be at this moment.

I'm trying to get my nerve up and studied up a bit to take the GRE this month. Then, if it goes well, take some grad classes. Masters in Lit with emphasis in linguistics. I'm still learning Japanese. I'm still uncluttering my house. LOL

I'm trying to vamp up for a garage sale this weekend. The kids will run it. I have LOTS of stuff to get rid of.

I hear a bit from Trav when he can, so I know he's ok. Still no word on when he will be coming home. I'm learning patience again, dammit! :) But truly, I have plenty of a life of my own and lots to keep busy with.

Thanks for asking about me. How's married life?

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Wed, 07-07-2004 - 1:59pm

Hi Candi, great news!