If you are lucky enough to have a mate, please consider this carefully, this is written specifically about men, because that's whom I happen to be paired with (a damn good one too) but I'm sure this applies to women too. Take a look@ this person & think about. Something they did for you recently. Was it something you really needed or wanted or something to just make you smile? Did they get something exactly right that required them to REALLY pay attention?

Take a moment to think about how you treat them in comparison...are they asking you for small things that you sometimes ignore? Are they wanting your attention or cuddles, or just for you to be presemt with them even if you arent doing anything specific? Set down that book, tablet, phone, whqtever, save that art piece for later. PAY attention to them. Give them your time, give them something only you can give them. Chances are, even when you are complaining about one little thing you didnt get to do, they've given up a thousamd things they wanted just so YOU could be happy. Think about it, how hard is it to give them a little time, or gift, meal, something they need but arent asking for?? This person would sacrifice the entirety of their life's happiness just on a chance that ypu would be less bored and happy just to be present with thwm....how much more selfless can ya get? Think about what you say & do for a person, they just might be walking on nails so you can have that pair of shoes you wanted (metaphorical shoes), but didnt actually need. They give up everything for you...

This journal is more a reminder for me than for amyone else, sometimes I need to think before I speak, especially when it comes to the happiness of one who loves me & I love in return.