It’s The Little Things

Twice within the same week, while talking to different friends, there was a discussion on the importance of little things. It’s easy to take the little things in our lives for granted because they aren’t eye-opening. They don’t set the world on fire or make someone sit up and take notice.

Little things are important in all of our relationships. However, in our romantic relationships, they are paramount. New cars and ruby rings make great social media posts and offer bragging rights among our friends. Also, they make us feel good for a short period of time.

Little Things Show Love

But, it’s the little things that prove the true love in a relationship. Don’t we all feel loved when that special someone remembers an important date without being reminded? When I wake up to find that Dan has done the dishes for me while I slept, I know that he cares about me. If I’m shopping at the grocery store and my eye falls upon an apple pie in the bakery, I put it in the cart to surprise Dan. He didn’t ask for it. It wasn’t on my list. However, when he sees it, he knows I was thinking of him, and he smiles.

Little things come from the heart. Is there anything more precious than receiving a bouquet of dandelions from a child? There is no monetary value to those dandelions and yet, if there was a way to preserve them for eternity, most recipients would. They were given with pure, honest love.

In high school, when a girl gets her boyfriend’s ring or jacket as a token of his love, it isn’t the financial worth of the item, but rather the meaning behind it that sets her heart racing. Sentimental value is worth more than all the gold in the world.

Little Things Fade In Time

As relationships mature, one of the first things to fade out can be these little gestures of love. In the beginning, we made time for good morning texts and surprise flowers for no reason. Sadly, they creep out of our regular routines until they are non-existent.

When a marriage is no longer happy, maybe it’s time to rediscover those little actions that made our hearts sing in the beginning. Learn about each other all over again. Take time to recognize what makes each other happy. Clean the car for him. Do the dishes for her.

Make time for those forgotten moments that show the true love in your heart.