100 Ways to Say I LOVE YOU:

51. Saying, "Hey, thanks for being here."

52. Taking his hand in trust when he offers it.

53. Smiling, being happy in his company. :-)

54. Buying him a toycar he's collecting.

55. Not minding when he's late.

56. Not barging in when he feels like being alone.

57. Receiving delightfully his embrace.

58. Rejoicing over his gifts!

59. Not blaming him when things go wrong.

60. Preparing him breakfast.

61. Eating the breakfast he cooked.

62. Watching the sports channel with him.

63. Cheering him at his tennis match.

64. Resting your head upon his shoulder.

65. Letting him carry you and literally sweep you off your feet!

66. Saying, "It's okay now that you're here."

67. Massaging his aching head when he's had a bad day.

68. Being appreciative.

69. Getting to know his friends.

70. Loving his family.

71. Kissing his cheek when he least expects it.

72. Letting him take care of you when you're not well.

73. Saying, "You can do it!"

74. Saying, "I've always believed you could!"

75. Keeping your cool when he couldn't find his way.

76. Keeping your silence when so many things are rushing in his head.

77. Giving him your trust.

78. Giving him your faith.

79. Being the same woman he feel in love with.

80. Being the same friend who supported him all along.

81. Believing in his strength when he couldn't.

82. Seeing his gifts and talents when all he could see are his flaws.

83. Kissing him some more.

84. Laughing at his jokes.

85. Not laughing at his blunders.

86. Buying him a new shirt.

87. Buying him a new tie.

88. Researching and cooking his favorite recipe.

89. Surprising him with a new gadget!

90. Surprising him with a new book.

91. Singing to him a song you composed.

92. Dancing with him even if he says he doesn't know how to dance.

93. Exploring a new place with him.

94. Playing a sport you didn't know.

95. Being as beautiful as you are.

96. Being the angel he adores.

97. Being open.

98. Being pure and true.

99. Staying beside him no matter what.

100. Telling him you've always loved him and you always will - NO MATTER WHAT!

Loving Yourself By Having a Job That Loves You Back!

Do you love your job? Does your job love you back?

I've realized that it isn't enough that we earn money from our jobs. I've also realized that having a job is like having a relationship with your boyfriend. When it doesn't work out anymore, you have to cut it off!

There was a time when I was able to enjoy my job, or at least, the perks that came with it. I've enjoyed the fact that I was able to travel for free. I was able to go to beautiful exotic places and discover things I've never known before. I was also able to enjoy the company of my good friends who also happen to be my officemates.

As time went on however, things changed. Many people went away. I wasn't able to travel anymore. And the job that seemed to be like a haven is now more like a prison trapping me from doing the things I'd really love to do.

I've realized that I didn't love my job at all! It wasn't the job I loved, it was everything else that came along with it. It's the same with having a relationship with a person. There are many times when we think we are “in love” with the person, but the truth is we may just be in love with the idea. We may love the car he has or the free dinners he gives in fine dining restaurants, we may even love his parents or his friends, but stripped of everything else, do we really love the person?

It's not that I didn't do anything to save my relationship with my job. I did try my best to love it, to seek ways with which to connect with it and to align my soul with its purpose. But like a person who doesn't really care, the job didn't allow me to be truly connected with it. It ignored me, my talents, my passion, my efforts. Sure it provided me things, as with husbands who provide material things to their wives. But it is not these things that truly matter, you see.

I've realized that after doing one's best, there is a time to surrender and to let go. Sure it hurts, but it will hurt the more the longer you pretend nothing's wrong.

A very vital part of loving oneself is not to agree with anyone or anything that is treating you unfairly. You deserve to be treated well. You deserve to be loved, and you deserve to have a job that can love you back!