Chris leans towards encouraging words. I don't know if early on in our relationship I knew this, but our first Christmas together I happened to give him a gift of encouraging words. Throughout a downtown date, I gave him typed cards each in its own envelope outlining a different aspect of Chris that I appreciated. Instead of the "12 Days of Christmas" they were titled "The 12 Ways of Chris". I thought as special recognition for Chris this year, I'd share the short version with others. Guess what. They all hold true 7 years later. So Merry Christmas to us - life's better because we're together.
(Feel free to steal this idea for the person who speaks the encouraging words love language in your life!)
The 12 Ways of Chris
Planning - I feel valued when our time together is organized.
Planning - I feel valued when our time together is organized.
Consistency - Chris' yes means yes.
Laughing - He has the best laugh!
Openness - We can talk about anything.
Character - Has the attitude to do what's right.
Motivation - Chris wants to be his best and is a person of action.
Reflection - He listens, takes time to process and consider my thoughts.
Strength - Confident, he is not diminished even when acknowledging weakness.
Acceptance - He looks to the best in others.
Values - Easy to respect, our beliefs and background align.
Kissing - (No explanation - remember this was 3 months into dating!)
Optimism - Chris is the ultimate Mr. Brightside!
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