Posted by: scentandviolet January 31st, 2018

We are so grateful to Peter Minkoff of Pridezillas Magazine who keeps us all up on our toes in fabulous ideas for healthy relationships. This time, it is about instant gratification (too, bad our weight loss can't work the same way) .

Make sure to check out Peter's other fabulous work in Pridezillas Magazine, or follow him on twitter @minkoffpeter

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Scent & Violet

5 Ways To Instantly Make Your Loved Ones Feel Happy

There is no better feeling than being able to make a loved one smile. Sometimes all it takes is a small gesture or a kind word to brighten up someone’s day. It is important that everything you do comes from the heart, and that will make it that much more valuable.

Even the best of us sometimes need help getting that smile back on our loved ones face, so we have come up with five shoe-ins that are sure to make your loved one feel happy.

Flowers always do the trick

No, this is not just the case with women. There are a lot of men who like getting flowers, if nothing else it will definitely draw a smile out of them. What can be more beautiful than a carefully crafted bouquet of red roses, the sheer smell and aesthetics are enough to make your loved one smile. But what matters the most is the gesture, it lets them know that you took the time to select the ideal gift for them. This is why it is important to have a great florist at hand instead of showing up with a gas pump bouquet of old flowers.

Put them first

 

Give them something to remind them that they need to put themselves first.  Something as simple as a set of essential oils. Such a token of affection caries a very valuable message. ‘Make time for yourself’. Everyone needs some time to relax, take a bath and just unplug, and that is what this type of gift is for. You are telling your loved one that they deserve a little ‘me’ time, and that is sure to make them happy, and if you get invited for a day of rest and relaxation, even better.

Plan a joint activity

This is always a good option. You get to spend time together and your special someone gets to see how much you care since you have devoted time and energy into finding the perfect thing you can do together. If you are into sports it could be a tandem bicycle ride or hiking. But if you want a more relaxing approach, booking a couples massage will definitely do the trick. The key is to spend time together and to enjoy each other's company.

Spoil them

Splurge a little. A night out at their favorite restaurant or a weekend getaway, both are sure to bring a smile to your loved one’s face. Again, here it is the gift of time that is essential, and it is something people value the most in today’s busy world. You can make it a surprise, without any particular reason or occasion. Just for the sheer enjoyment of it. Having a person you love sitting across the table from you, smiling and radiant is the best possible view you could ever have, and knowing that you are the one responsible for their happiness is the most precious feeling in the world.

Just listen

Most of us need someone who is willing to listen to what we have to say. Whether we are talking about our hopes and dreams or venting after a difficult situation. Be that someone for the person you care for, it will mean the world to them and will definitely make them happy. Our hectic lifestyle makes us do a lot of things on the go, and we rarely make time to truly listen to one another, that is why this might be the most important way you can make someone happy.

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So there you have it, whether you opt for tokens of appreciation, or the valuable gift of your time, just by putting the one you care about first you are bound to make them happy and make them feel special.

 -  Peter Minkoff