Love should not be complicated. Love should be generous and generosity is a simple concept. It’s important to never lose sight of the fact that relationships are what I call a “Relay.” The beginning of the word ‘rela’tionship implies this significance. It is a back and forth, a give and take, a constant ‘relay’ to be truly successful.

So it’s imperative that we never lose sight of the importance of ‘caring’ about our significant others. Words matter…feelings matter…feeling loved matters.

Ten phrases that will save your relationship:

I love you
If it matters to you then it matters to me
I am sorry
I know I hurt you and I would never want to do that
I shouldn’t have said that
I care if you are upset, stressed, worried, sad or mad
I respect what makes you happy or sad even though I may not understand it myself
How are you?
Can I help you?
Do I make you feel loved?

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