Rs, Rs & Rs.

None of those above are to do with rest or relaxation.

There are no rules in a relationship, but there are unspoken rules in love - and even then, these rules are hard to disobey (otherwise you would hardly be in love).

The main thing I have a problem with is appreciation. There are sparks and moments where I feel severely underappreciated and it really gets me down. I find that it takes a lot to cheer me up but when I'm happy things are really great - but then, it doesn't exactly take a big thing to upset me or get me down.

Sure, we all overthink things, and sometimes we really overthink it to the point of ridiculous. But are there some things we should say to our partner or soulmate or lover or even best friend that are simply just in the unspoken rule book of love?

Feeling wanted, appreciated, needed and loved are all essential to a good relationship, whether it be an intimate one or purely friendship. Maybe a compliment everyday? Or at least making sure it doesn't feel like they're only mentioning how nice your hair looks just because you changed it, implying that their hair is somewhat boring usually.

What I'm trying to say is that we should dig deeper than those three little words often but not always: a compliment or saying thankyou (without getting too soppy) are simple, but I truly believe a collection of little things are bigger and better in time than obvious words and actions. Yes, flowers are lovely and brighten up a room but there doesn't have to be a specific reason for gifting them, like a birthday or whatever. If you're one of those people who need a reason and a motive for everything then, if anything, the reason would be that you simply love them and appreciate everything they have done for you.

Anyway, I have to go. It was simply food for thought. Laters.
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