How do you react when someone tells you " I love you"?
Do you respond back with the same words? Do you smile because, even though you may be fond of them or like them, you are not on the " love you too" level? Whichever way you respond, we can agree that it's a great feeling knowing you are loved. Now let's switch the focus around, how do you communicate your love?
Please note that communication isn't always a verbal exercise. Some people use words while others let their actions speak for them. Generally a hybrid strategy wins.
With the month of March being the National Women's Month and the International Women's Day celebrated on March 8th, supporting and showing love women is the constant theme. While there are cases of abuse and spite, most people don't have issues with the women they interact with. They just lack healthy options for how to communicate their love and support.
So while we still have the spotlight on women, it would be nice to consider the ways you communicate your love to the women you interact with- both within your immediate circles and in public spaces.
Here are some ideas for inspiration....they've been grouped according to how society operates to make the ideas more actionable.
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Husbands:
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Say “I appreciate and love you” often.
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Pray for her.
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Plan a surprise date or quality time together.
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Help with chores without being asked.
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Give her a relaxing self-care day.
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Support her dreams and career aspirations.
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Compliment her on more than just appearance— acknowledge her intelligence, strength, and kindness and more.
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Be a good listener and provide emotional support.
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Respect and appreciate her emotional needs.
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Stand up for her so others can learn to respect and value her.
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Invest in her and help her become her own person.
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Celebrate her achievements and allow her enjoy the spotlight.
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Tell her the truth in ways she can receive it.
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Gift her a ‘just because’ gift on days other than special occasions-it helps to communicate value.
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Other Women:
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Say ‘I love you’ a lot and randomly, too.
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Pray for her!
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Do random check-ins on each other.
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Show up for each other.
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Support each other’s businesses.
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Encourage and celebrate each other’s wins and achievements.
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Offer mentorship and guidance to girls, teens and younger women.
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Be a good listener and provide emotional support.
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Collaborate instead of tearing each other down.
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Recommend fellow women for great opportunities and roles.
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Advocate for women's rights and empowerment issues.
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Share knowledge, resources, and opportunities.
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Call out abuse and discrimination when you see it.
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Remind each other that every woman’s journey is valid and important.
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Gift her a ‘just because’ gift on days other than special occasions-it helps to communicate value.
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Colleagues & Bosses:
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Publicly acknowledge female colleagues' contributions.
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Advocate for equitable pay and fair treatment in the workplace.
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Encourage and mentor women in leadership roles.
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Create a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment.
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Support policies that promote work-life balance, like parental leave.
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Be mindful of not interrupting women in meetings—let their voices be heard.
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Celebrate Women's Month with an office event.
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Recommend female colleagues for promotions and opportunities.
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Engage in diversity training and discussions about gender equity.
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Ensure credit is given to women for their ideas and hard work.
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Show respect to female superiors just as you would their male counterparts.
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Other Women:
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Say ‘I love you’ a lot and randomly, too.
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Pray for her!
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Do random check-ins on each other.
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Show up for each other.
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Support each other’s businesses.
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Encourage and celebrate each other’s wins and achievements.
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Offer mentorship and guidance to girls, teens and younger women.
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Be a good listener and provide emotional support.
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Collaborate instead of tearing each other down.
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Recommend fellow women for great opportunities and roles.
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Advocate for women's rights and empowerment issues.
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Share knowledge, resources, and opportunities.
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Call out abuse and discrimination when you see it.
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Remind each other that every woman’s journey is valid and important.
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Gift her a ‘just because’ gift on days other than special occasions-it helps to communicate value.
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General Community:
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Support women-owned businesses.
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Offer to help and be willing to accommodate more.
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Volunteer at organizations that help women in need.
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Donate to causes that uplift women’s education, health, and safety.
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Organize or attend events celebrating women’s achievements.
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Create programs that help women attain financial stability.
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Speak up against gender-based discrimination and violence.
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Mentor young girls and encourage their ambitions.
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Design more female/family focused community projects.
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Hold leaders accountable for their decisions and policies.
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Encourage men in your community to advocate for women’s rights.
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Promote policies that protect women’s rights in your local area.
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Teach young boys and men how to properly relate with women.
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Friends and Family:
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Send a random thoughtful and encouraging messages.
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Spend quality time with them and listen to their stories.
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Celebrate their achievements and milestones.
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Offer emotional support when they need it.
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Cook a meal or do something special for them.
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Share empowering books, movies, or talks featuring strong women.
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Encourage self-care and mental well-being.
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Surprise them with small, meaningful gifts.
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Teach young boys and men how to properly relate with women.
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Share knowledge, resources, and opportunities.
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Tell women the truth in ways they can receive it.
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Encourage men in your community to advocate for women’s rights.
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Remind them they are enough and loved just as they are.
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