The Power of 3 Little Words " I LOVE YOU."

Some of the most significant messages people deliver to one another often

Come in just three words. When spoken or conveyed, those statements have the

Power to forge new friendships, deepen old ones and restore relationships

That have cooled.

The following three word phrases can enrich every relationship:

I'LL BE THERE - Being there for another person is the greatest gift we can

Give. When we are truly present for other people, important things happen to

Them and to us. We are renewed in love and friendship. We are restored

Emotionally and spiritually. 'Being there' is at the very, very core of

Civility.

I MISS YOU - Perhaps more marriages could be salvaged and strengthened if

Couples simply and sincerely said to each other, "I miss you." This powerful

Affirmation tells partners they are wanted, needed, desired and loved.

I RESPECT YOU - Respect is another way of showing love. Respect conveys the

Feeling that another person is a true equal. It is a powerful way to affirm

The importance of a relationship.

MAYBE YOU'RE RIGHT - This phrase is highly effective in diffusing an

Argument and restoring frayed emotions. The flip side of "maybe you're

Right" is the humility of admitting "maybe I'm wrong."

PLEASE FORGIVE ME - Many broken relationships could be restored and healed

If people would admit their mistakes and ask for forgiveness. All of us are

Vulnerable to faults, foibles and failures. A man should never be ashamed to

Own up to he has been in the wrong, which is by saying, in other words, that

He is wiser today than he was yesterday.

I THANK YOU - Gratitude is an exquisite form of courtesy. People who enjoy

The companionship of good, close friends are those who don't take daily

Courtesies for granted. They are quick to thank their friends for their many

Expressions of kindness. On the other hand, people whose circle of friends

Is severely constricted often do not have the attitude of gratitude.

COUNT ON ME - "A friend is one who walks in when others walk out." "Loyalty

Is an essential ingredient for true friendship; it is the emotional glue

That bonds people. Those who are rich in their relationships tend to be

Steady and true friends. When troubles come, a good friend is there,

Indicating "you can count on me."

LET ME HELP - The best of friends see a need and try to fill it. When they

Spot a hurt they do what they can to heal it. Without being asked, they

Pitch in and help.

I UNDERSTAND YOU - People become closer and enjoy each other more if they

Feel the other person accepts and understands them. Letting others know in

So many little ways that you understand him or her is one of the most

Powerful tools for healing your relationship.

GO FOR IT - Some of your friends may be non-conformists, have unique

Projects and unusual hobbies. Support them in pursuing their interests.

Rather than urging your loved ones to conform, encourage their uniqueness -

Everyone has dreams that no one else has.

I suppose the 3 little words that you were expecting to see have to be

Reserved for those who are special; that is I LOVE YOU.

Have a sparkling day.

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