“To give pleasure to a single heart by a single act is better than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.”

— Mahatma Gandhi

Most of the people have heard this saying: “family is the most important thing.” But do we really take into account the meaning of the words? It is automatic to love your family if you are in good conditions with them. But what do we do beyond keeping that love in ourselves is what really matters. For instance, asking your loved ones how their day was, being appreciative to what they do for you, and being considerate and affectionate towards their issues. Showing affection is the act of showing love, care and concern towards someone. Showing affection to your loved ones is what keeps them fresh and feel really loved in return.

Somebody not having the affectionate nature may wonder how they can show affection. Because let’s face it, not everyone is. The following are some of the tips explained further that one can use to show affection to their family: offer affectionate contact, tell them how you feel, give them gifts, and help them.Offer affectionate contact. In other words, the small touch on the shoulder and hand squeeze will show your loved ones you are there for them.

Tell them how you feel. This involves telling them you love them as much as you can to show them you care. Moreover, affectionate hugs and words of encouragement can also be useful.

Give them gifts. Gestures are the ones that matter. Therefore, you don’t have to spend much money on gifts. Just something little but meaningful that reminds that you are there.

Help them. Helping doesn’t require great things. It is just being thoughtful and considerate to know what they need and help them with it. For examples, helping your Mom cook, helping your brother to repair his bike, and being there whenever they ask for help.

All in all, showing family affection is one of the major aspects to help strengthen family bonds. As mentioned above family affection is the act of showing love, care and concern towards someone. It is important to keep in mind showing affection because it not only strengthen family bonds but also create a sense of trust and support towards one another. Henceforth, starting off with small gestures such a simple “how was your day”, “how was your night” can be a good start for showing affection and strong family bonds. Keeping in mind the four steps can be a great boost towards strong family bonds.