The fondness of feeling special is something that most (if not all) people share. It means being appreciated, loved and acknowledged. How can we make someone feel special? We have a 7 powerful suggestions:

Give all your Attention

Whether it’s a friend, partner, or family member, showing attention is very important. Stop what you’re doing and look directly into their eyes when they’re talking. Compliment them on their appearance, especially if it’s something others might not recognize .Take an interest in their hobbies and passions, and give them a chance to light up in sharing why they enjoy them. Let them know what you find interesting, rare, or admirable about them. Start a conversation with, “It’s really amazing how you…” Say, “I want you to know you make difference in my life. Thank you for being you.”

Identify their potentials

Tell them you believe they can achieve their dream—and why. Ask them questions to help them uncover how they can leverage their strengths to make a difference in the world. Encourage them to go for something they want but are scared to pursue. Comfort them after a failure or misstep and let them know it isn’t representative of who they are or what they’re capable of. Give them a hand-made card and write inside what you see in them.

Show your Generosity

Give your time to listen, to support, or to just enjoy each other’s company. Give compassion when you’re tempted to judge, and let them know what you admire about the challenges they’ve overcome. Introduce them with a compliment to someone they’d enjoy knowing. Instead of assuming they’ve done something thoughtful or insensitive, remember their goodness, and let them know. Give them your honest opinion and tell them anything but the truth. Give them the opportunity to shine in front of others when you’re tempted to dominate the conversation.

Show your Affection

Take the time to really appreciate those around you. This might be physically putting the time in to meet up with them regularly. It might be setting a reminder on your phone every week or so to call your parents. It might also mean being really patient when a loved one is going through a hard time ,even if this means sitting with them and letting them say the same thing over and over. Give them a hug when they’re feeling down, and hold it just a little longer than usual. Squeeze their hand when they’re anxious and offer to give a massage to someone you know would be comfortable receiving it. Actually kiss someone on the cheek instead of giving an air kiss. Sit comfortably close together to show you’re not avoiding physical connection at all costs.

Be Open And Honest

Share your feelings with them and let them know you value their guidance and support and let them know you’re not afraid to be vulnerable with them.Instead of censoring yourself to show them you’re comfortable enough to be authentic with them be honest

If they’re scarce share your resources, your spirituality with them, and invite them to join you in practicing yoga or going to church.

Be Together And Do Together

Invite them to sit around with you, just to relax and enjoy each other’s company. Ask if you can help with something important they’re planning to do. Offer to stay with them when they’re sick, just in case they need anything. Ask them if they’d like to enjoy the outdoors with you, whether that means lying in the beach in the summer, or drinking hot chocolate near a snow-covered window in the winter. Offer to come over, while they’re home, so you can be an extra set of eyes to watch their kids.

Be Consistent

Anyone can make an effort for a few days or a couple of weeks. Try to keep your friendship or relationship as stable as possible. Being a good friend isn’t just about listening, although that is important it’s about being reliable. True love means being consistent. Show your love to them by your strong presence in their life. So they Know that they can turn to you at literally any point

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