Emotion · Connection family
Love
noun
Deep care and attachment toward someone, joined with a desire for their wellbeing.
How it shows up in the body
Warmth, softness, wanting to be near, protective energy.
What it is telling you
This person matters. Love is a feeling and a practice — it shows up in how you treat people when it is hard.
The urge — and the choice
To assume they know. The choice is to show it in a way they can receive.
One thing to try
Ask someone you love, “What makes you feel cared for?” Then do that this week.
Practice it: I-statements.
Words you can use
I love you, and I want to get better at showing it.
Read more: Emotional literacy for families
