Hi James,

You brought up a point I’ve never considered. A man accepting being celebrated. Every time I’ve ever celebrated my other half he always accepts my celebrations with a modest curiosity of “why me?” I’m always “Why not you? You’re awesome.” So to understand that it might not necessarily be that he’s not really interested in celebration of his life events, specifically birthdays, and that it’s a challenge to accept being celebrated. Father’s Day I did more than usual, putting extra energy into his gifts. I had this need to celebrate him. He’s an awesome dad. I needed to let him know that while his kids aren’t mine, I see him and what he does and how they love him. Because no one recognizes it more often and I need to say it really loud to you so you know. I see you baby! You’re awesomely wonderful!

In accepting a gift, being celebrated, it’s an exchange. In receiving, you give to your loved one something nice. All of the giving and receiving keeps that positive energy flowing and remind us all that we are loved.

Thanks for giving me some more perspective.