Hello My Friend,
Back a few weeks ago when I visited my parents for three weeks I started to ask Mom how appreciative she is.
Because I observed that Mom and Dad both take each other for granted.
He just assumes she’s going to keep the house clean. And she’ll get on him if he doesn’t take out the garbage, mow the lawn, fix a leak, etc.
They don’t consciously appreciate each other, and for example, Mom has to ask whether the soup she made is good, and then Dad will tell her he likes it.
(Mom has told me two or three times how much she enjoys making things for me, even to send as Care Packages, “because you’re SO appreciative!”)
However I saw signs of it when I was visiting how I “fell into” that old way of taking it for granted I had clean clothes waiting for me, clean sheets, my kind of food… the things she’s always made sure were there.
I’m sharing all that so you can think about the dynamics of your relationship with the people you’re closest to, even your spouse, and children.
My girlfriend and I don’t live together, although in the past she has taken me for granted, and it bothered me to the point I broke up with her last year, because I felt I made her feel special, and I wasn’t feeling that from her.
(Since then it’s been great. That reset was helpful.)
Back to our moms, I created a video for mine to let her know how much I do appreciate her. (Because all my life, Mom has made me feel special, so that’s important to me that my girlfriend does, too. And, yet, I also want to make sure Mom knows how special she is to ME, as well)
Watch it here:
If this message speaks to you in any way, I suggest you record your own video, or audio, or write a letter.
And tell the most important people in your life how you feel.
Share your thoughts below, and share this message if you feel it will help other Moms feel special, as well. (Like it, tweet it, etc.)
Thanks,
Dan Klatt
“Daily Personal Growth” TV show host
(Personal Growth Society Founding Member)
…Serving as Your WealthSensei!