{"id":20629,"date":"2015-02-13T13:02:45","date_gmt":"2015-02-13T18:02:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wanderlust.com\/?p=20629"},"modified":"2015-02-13T13:02:45","modified_gmt":"2015-02-13T18:02:45","slug":"valentines-day-spread-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wanderlust.com\/ro\/journal\/valentines-day-spread-love\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Spread Love this Valentine’s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

Valentine\u2019s Day may be one of the most commercialized holidays, but I cannot deny myself the enjoyment of celebrating a day dedicated to all things love. While Valentine\u2019s Day may seem to favor people in with romantic partners, spreading and receiving love is not exclusive to people in committed relationships.<\/strong> We hold love for so many people in our lives: friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and partners. Here are some ways to show all kinds of love and appreciation this Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

Love Yourself<\/strong><\/h3>\n

I have lost count of the number of times\u00a0I’ve heard\u00a0\u201cyou must love yourself before you love another.\u201d However, when we forget to show ourselves compassion and appreciation, it is difficult to garner those feeling toward someone else. If the thought of Valentine\u2019s Day makes you want to curl up on your couch for a solo „Bachelor” marathon, reinvest that energy toward a day focused on some self-love. Understanding what we truly love about ourselves helps us share those same great qualities with the people in our lives. Write five things you love about yourself, indulge in some pampering of your choice, and embark on your perfect day, whatever that may be. There’s a quote from\u00a0The Perks of Being a Wallflower<\/em>\u00a0that has stuck with me: \u201cWe accept the love we think we deserve.\u201d What better day to reflect on all of your amazing qualities and revel in the love you receive and deserve on a daily basis.<\/p>\n

Love Others<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This Valentine\u2019s Day, show your love for others in the way they want to be loved. We know how we feel when someone says „I love you,” gives us a token from their heart, or cooks us a meal as a display of affection. We weigh these experiences differently based on what „love languages” we speak. Understanding the way your partner wants to be loved\u2014and vice versa\u2014helps to convey love intentionally in whatever way it is most appreciated. Here are some ways to show love based on your lover\u2019s desired love language:<\/p>\n