Things versus Love

December 15, 2011 7:25am CST
Why do we feel we have to buy expensive presents at this time of the year, which a lot of us can no longer afford, to show our love? Love is showing how much we care for and support someone. Not buying them things! One of the nicest days I ever spent with a close friend was chatting and laughing over a steaming bowl of my delicious homemade soup and two slices of toast! She wanted to take me out for an expensive meal. She was feeling down so I just wanted to do something that would make her feel good again. We two friends are very different in many ways but our care and support for each other has already lasted over 50 years without expensive presents! Now that, is Love!
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5 responses
savypat
@savypat (20216)
• United States
15 Dec 11
Those time are treasures. I have a friend of 50 years and the best times I remember were those we spent just talking over a coke or a meal. I don't think we ever exchanged gifts and yet the love was always there. So have a cup of tea and do alittle mylot with your friends extending love. Blessings
163Mandolingirl
@163Mandolingirl (1052)
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15 Dec 11
Thank you, Pat. You're a dear sweet soul! Blessings to you too!
GreenMoo
@GreenMoo (11834)
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15 Dec 11
I can't answer your question Mandolingirl, but I wish I could as it would solve so many of the problems we face in the world today.
163Mandolingirl
@163Mandolingirl (1052)
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15 Dec 11
I agree. I think it is because we have lost sight of what is really important in life, a sense of caring community.
lilaclady
@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
28 Dec 11
Yes I agree, I have a little group of friends who get together just before Christmas and have a nice Fish and cgip dinner and exchange gifts but we have a limit of $10 a pressie, it jus a bit of fun, the real pressie is just being together.
dong88
@dong88 (795)
• China
15 Dec 11
Hello! I quite agree with your point of view. Between friends, relatives, and the gift is not to be able to represent our friendship. If we can encourage each other in spirit, I think more than what the valuable gift is better. Wish you good luck!
taura2p
@taura2p (349)
• Romania
15 Dec 11
I also think that the cost of the gifts you make does not necessarily prove how much you love the others. I love making gifts, and seeing how happy they make people arount me. On the other hand, I don't get upset if I don't receive anything for my birthday or for holidays. What matters to me is to have my friends close and have fun together.