Receiving Gifts

 What is the first thing that comes to your mind? Yeah, receiving gifts! Though it's one of the five love languages as written by Dr Gary Chapman, hopefully, we don't intend to dwell on the five love languages or even receiving gifts as a section of the five love languages.

Our concentration is on the aspect of "receiving gifts" as being a genuineness of the heart. Receiving gifts goes beyond the act of buying something for a person. We all receive gifts in one way or the other, whether be it little or in large quantity. Being alive is a gift from God Almighty, but being in good health is a far greater gift don't you think?

Despite receiving gifts being a love language for some persons being their love language, it doesn't mean others don't value it too in relationships, or even in marriage.

It all depends on the mannerism it was given. And here is what a genuine gift does for relationships;

1. A genuine gift creates a stronger bond between partners.

2. Gifts received from a loved one create memories of that person we love, even in their absence the gifts we received from them fills up that emptiness.

3. There is a closeness in the distance when gifts are received even when separated by distance.

4. The fact you received a gift most likely means you've been thought of by someone. But it is not in all situations.

5. Giving gifts sometimes fills in for the formal statements we would have to say with words. Actions speak louder than words. A simple flower, pendant, a wristwatch says a lot as compared to exaggerating with words.

6. It adds more value to the relationship. It spices it up with a little touch.

7. Last but not least, you fill most satisfied when you give, regardless of a partner or stranger. I learned this recently because I wasn't much of a giver.