How to Accept Love From Others

         Receiving is more difficult than giving. That sounds like a confusing and even confounding statement but it is true. For many people it is very difficult to truly accept love from others. They may believe that their loved but not accept it into their hearts. To be able to do that , you need practical ways to go about that change which can be very difficult. We have found some real useful approaches that you can use to make that emotional leap of faith.



How to Accept Love

• Recognize your power. You could have every person in the world showering you with love every day, but if you do not recognize it, accept it and absorb it into your being, that love might as well not exist.

• Be brave. It is scary to accept love. Why? I'm not sure. Maybe because new love always resurrects heartbreaks and disappointments of the past. Maybe because love makes us feel out of control. When we are offered love, we feel guilty, unworthy, scared. Accepting love fully is no small feat, so prepare yourself and vow to be brave.

• Soften yourself. Literally. You cannot accept love if you are holding your body tightly. Let your muscles relax and your heart--which is a muscle too, remember--will be ready to accept love that comes your way.

• Recognize it. Love is given in many forms: words, actions, touch. How do the people in your life show love to you?

• Believe. If they say that they love you, they do. If they act as though they love you, they do. Always assume that your loved ones do love you that much and even more. Don't go looking for reasons to "prove" that you are unlovable.

• Absorb it. When love is given to you, you don't need to respond or reciprocate immediately. Instead take time to let the love soak in before taking action. If you move too quickly, the impact of the loving act will likely be dampened. If you feel the need to respond, a simple "thank you" is perfect.

• Don't self-deprecate. Self-deprecating has its place for sure, but not when somebody is offering genuine love. When given a compliment, don't dismiss it with statements like, "No. That's not true. I'm actually really stupid/ugly/boring."

• Keep the past in the past. Just because you have been hurt, rejected and let down by love in the past--and we all have--doesn't make you unlovable. Approach each new loving encounter as if it is your first.

• Be open to love in all its forms. Love doesn't always mean that you will be together forever until death. Sometimes it can be as simple as a smile from a stranger as you pass on the street. How much love can you see in your life today?

          Last, but definitely not least, remember that by accepting the love that is given to you, you are not only doing something good for yourself, but you are giving a gift to the person who offered the love to you. The only thing better than getting love from somebody, is watching somebody receive and delight in the love you give back.


        So, we hope this can  direct you on a new pathway of accepting love. We appreciate Amanda Ford from ehow with such insightful knowledge concerning this topic.If you would like to contact us with any questions or feedback you can reach us by email.

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Joseph A. Jones & The WellLife Team