Originally Published: January 10th, 2020
What Does Cherish Mean?
Cambridge Dictionary says:
To cherish means to hold someone or something dear, treating them with deep affection, care, and tenderness. It ofter goes beyond simple love, implying a conscious effort to protect, nurture, and value what you hold close to your heart.
How can we cherish love, if we don’t know and understand what it is?
How many of us know what safe love is?
How many families modelled a safe, healthy, respectful love to their children?
How many of us were shown how to cherish love when it arrives?
How was love modelled in your home?
What if we don’t believe we’re worthy of love?
What if love feels too scary, too vulnerable to want to lower the guard around your heart?
There are just too many personal reasons why someone would run from love.
Or accept emotional, physical, or verbal abuse instead.
I’ve run the gamut of relationships, therefore when I met Michael I knew what we had was special.
That is why, when love does show itself… cherish is the best action to take.
Michael and I continue to see the value in each other, in our marriage.
Yet, even after 11 years together, we’re still a bit scared to lower the shield around our hearts.
To be truly open, tender and vulnerable with each other.
Still, we hold hands, cherishing each other as we nurture our journey of growing old, together.
S, ❤️
55 Rules For Love
Introduction Of My Blog Series On The “55 Rules For Love”
55 Rules For Love – Rule #1 – When It Arrives, Cherish It
55 Rules For Love – Rule #2 – Whatever You Accept, You Will Get
55 Rules For Love – Rule # 5 – Don’t Say Words With The Intent To Hurt
55 Rules For Love – Rule # 6 – Accept And Forgive Easily
55 Rules For Love – Rule #7 – Don’t Be Scared To Disagree, It Is Healthy
55 Rules For Love – Rule #8 – Never Be Too Busy For Each Other
55 Rules For Love – Rule #9 – Do Not Punish
55 Rules For Love – Rule #10 – Accept Honest Criticism, It Is Good For Us
55 Rules For Love – Rule #11 – Admit When You Are Wrong, Quickly
55 Rules For Love – Rule #12 – Support Each Other When The Going Gets Tough
55 Rules For Love – Rule # 13 – Live In The Moment – Be Present
55 Rules For Love – Rule #14 – Leave The Past Where It Belongs
55 Rules For Love – Rule #15 – Leave Drama Out Of It
55 Rules For Love – Rule #16 – Don’t Try To Control
55 Rules For Love – Rule #17 – Allow A Small Amount of Jealousy
55 Rules For Love – Rule #18 – Don’t Use Comparisons
55 Rules For Love – Rule #19 – Celebrate Differences
55 Rules For Love – Rule #20 – Communicate Openly and Honestly
55 Rules For Love – Rule #21 – Listen Very Carefully
55 Rules For Love – Rule #22 – Don’t Judge
55 Rules For Love – Rule # 23 – Don’t Manipulate To Get Results
55 Rules For Love – Rule # 24 – Learn and Grow
55 Rules For Love – Rule #25 – Don’t Try To Change Each Other
55 Rules For Love – Rule #26 – Don’t Condemn Each Other’s Family and Friends
55 Rules For Love – Rule #27 – Lines, Flaws and Imperfections are Beautiful
55 Rules For Love – Rule #28 – Trust Your Instincts, But Don’t Be Paranoid
55 Rules For Love – Rule #30 – Instead of Power, Aim For Balance
55 Rules for Love – Rule #31 – Space Is Needed To Breathe And To Grow
55 Rules for Love – Rule #32 – Accept That You Are Both Unique – Never Compare
55 Rules For Love – Rule #33 – Have Fun, Laugh and Play – A Lot
55 Rules For Love – Rule #34 – Be Each Other’s Best Friend
55 Rules For Love – Rule #35 – Don’t Play Mind Games
55 Rules For Love – Rule #36 – Do Not Carelessly Throw Away Love
55 Rules For Love – Rule #37 – Don’t Waste Energy With Negative Thoughts
55 Rules For Love – Rule #38 – Compliment Often
55 Rules For Love – Rule #39 – Discover Each Other
55 Rules For Love – Rule #40 – Be Attentive And Understand What’s Not Said
55 Rules For Love – Rule #41 – Do At Least One Romantic And Thoughtful Thing Every Day
55 Rules For Love – Rule #42 – Take Picnics And Sleep Under The Stars
55 Rules For Love – Rule #43 – Don’t Just Speak About It, Show Love
55 Rules For Love – Rule #44 – Walk Together, Cook Together, Bathe Together, Read Together
55 Rules For Love – Rule #45 – Do Not Be Afraid, Love Requires Surrender
55 Rules For Love – Rule #46 – Be Loyal And Faithful
55 Rules For Love – Rule #47 – Trust
55 Rules For Love – Rule # 48 – Be Grateful
55 Rules For Love – Rule #49 – Fluidity Is Good, Accept Change
55 Rules For Love – Rule #50 – Don’t Sleep On A Fight
55 Rules For Love – Rule #51 – Don’t Cling To It, Know When To Let Go
55 Rules For Love – Rule #52 – Discover What Turns You Both On And Explore It
55 Rules For Love – Rule #53 – Make Love, But Also F*ck (Regularly)
55 Rules For Love – Rule #54 – Give And Receive Without Measure
55 Rules For Love – Rule #55 – Never Gamble With What You Can’t Afford To Lose
It has long been said… the greatest gift parents can give their children is their love for each other… ♥️♥️♥️ which gently rolls into the loving hearts of their children…and you Stephanie have a heart full of love!♥️♥️♥️
You too mama!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Well said….I live in Nova Scotia too…
Thank you!! Hey!! Nice to meet you!! That is so cool! We’re both travel lovers and live in this great, little hidden gem of a province!! 🙂 <3 I look forward to reading your blogs!
What a fantastic blog concept! I aspire to first find love and I do hope to apply your constructive advice ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for reading my blog! 🌻 Love is a sunny day with intermittent rain storms. I enjoy sharing my experience of loving someone wholeheartedly, within the framework of the 55 Rules for Love.
As parents you could never give us a greater gift, in that you “see” our love for each other.
We are both blessed to call you daughter.
Thank you for reminding us about the power of “seeing” the other,
in our family and those we encounter in life.
Love Daddie Vernie, and Mama
Love you Daddie Vernie and Mama! ❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful words. Real love is gentle, safe, and worth protecting. I believe God teaches us how to cherish each other through grace, patience, and trust. Praying your love keeps growing stronger.
Thank you 🌻