posted February 12, 2006 06:48 PM         

We all have our own ways of feeling loved, and ways that we enjoy giving love.

For instance, mine would be....

Holding my hand watching a sunset coming down as you lean your head on me and tell me how you feel.

Protecting you as you fall asleep by letting you curl up in a ball inside of me, gently massaging your neck and head until you fall asleep, and just watching you drift off....

posted February 12, 2006 09:51 PM         

Hmm . . .

I feel love when someone says or does something that touches my spirit. And even when someone doesn't necessarily do anything, I feel love when someone understands, feels and accepts me. I feel love when someone believes in me and does things to encourage me into being a better person. I feel love when someone teaches me how to make better choices. I feel love when someone lets their guard down and trusts me with their secrets and vulnerabilities.

posted February 13, 2006 03:59 PM         

I love to feel inspired by my mate; holding my hand while I take that first step towards change, yet finding just the right words to encourage me that I can accomplish anything.

I also love it when I can feel your breath on the back of my neck, arms wrapped around me, whispering in my ear. Simple things.

I give by trying to give the dreams in your head wings to become reality. I become your cheering section of sorts. I often find ways to lift your spirits, find qualities within you that make you beautiful...It is often those qualities that I fall in love with: intelligence, compassion, empathy, sensuality, patience, understanding. A big heart is a definite must for me.

I too express my love through simple gestures...a huge bear hug for no reason, mauling you at the door with affection, preparing your favorite meal when I know you've had a bad day. Listening to your dreams, learning about your favorite subject, laughing at silly jokes, or simply being silent to enjoy tender moments. Some of the best moments occur when absolutely nothing is being said.

"It is in the touching of one with another
That we become most fully ourselves" Marilyn Sewell (American Minister)

posted February 13, 2006 06:08 PM         

I feel loved when even if i make mistakes you listen and want to understand and then we move on..

I feel loved when with you i can be my complete self and be confident you will still love me for ALL of who i am..

I give love by always and often showing you affection both verbal and physical..

I give love by never sleeping, leaving or hanging up the phone in the middle of a disagreement..but have enough love and care to talk discuss and then leave the issue where it should be..in the past

I give love by always being honest