[lotusblossom19]

Be grateful for them. Cherish those people and your relationships with them. Not everyone can honestly say they have what you have. Some almost never hear they are loved, to the point where the words cause an extreme emotional reaction when heard. Some don't even believe the words are true when heard because in far too many cases, actions have failed to show that those words are true. Appreciate the love you have in your life. That is all.

Peace

[Sunflower123]

Great post. Thank you.

[MickeyCheeky]

I think you're right although it's not always easy to repay that love..

[~Christina]

Thanks for this

So true.

I can't lie, I envy people who are fortunate enough to be loved.

I might have relatives that I'm not very close with tell me that they love me once or twice a year at the very most, but I almost never have anybody outside of this site check up on me and genuinely care about me. Oh and don't get me started on how I haven't had something like a hug or a touch from another human in a non professional setting (e.g handshacking) in several years.

Very wise. Thank you lotusblossom.

[lotusblossom19]

Originally Posted by DarknessIsMyFriend

I can't lie, I envy people who are fortunate enough to be loved.

I might have relatives that I'm not very close with tell me that they love me once or twice a year at the very most, but I almost never have anybody outside of this site check up on me and genuinely care about me. Oh and don't get me started on how I haven't had something like a hug or a touch from another human in a non professional setting (e.g handshacking) in several years.

I know how you feel, I promise. Sorry to hear you feel this way. This thread was created in the spirit of compassion for those who don't see what love looks like on a regular basis and encouragement for those who do not to take the love for granted, as they have truly been granted a gift. Life isn't perfect for anyone no matter how much love is present in their lives, which is something I can lose sight of at times. I am working on gratefulness myself. Anyways, even though it may not seem like there is much love in your life when you compare your situation to others, there are people in your corner and they probably care more than you even realize. There are different kinds of love and they are all of very high value.

Oh yeah, and 's from me to you, free of charge. No need to return 'em.

[divine1966]

Good thread. Thank you for this reminder

Love and encouragement heals. Yes, some people have been so beaten up that they have a hard time believing someone could love them. If you do not feel loved it is harder to heal. You are so right about this. Thanks for the post.

[Lolina]

What I would love to add is that to feel love it doesn't necessarily depend of the outside. For those who feel the lack, connect with yourself, love yourself no matter what you look like, how much money or friends or lover you have. You are lovely and loveable because you exist.

[lotusblossom19]

Originally Posted by Lolina

What I would love to add is that to feel love it doesn't necessarily depend of the outside. For those who feel the lack, connect with yourself, love yourself no matter what you look like, how much money or friends or lover you have. You are lovely and loveable because you exist.

Really beautiful and meaningful message. Thanks so much for this.