The tricky thing is that love means so many different things to different people. There is no template for love. This is a common mis-conception that I have come to live with. For women, there is an "ideal" image for love that is grown and fostered through life. Men, it is never taught, discussed or really nurtured. For this reason alone there is a disconnect. In my own relationship I know I love her, but I also know that I don't show it in a way that she see's or understands. I only get hit for not "showing" my love. In regards to whom? Her? Then am I really being true to my feelings if I am simulating love that she wishes to see? Here is a hint to all ladies. Understand how your significant others loves.... then look for THOSE signs, not the ones you expect to see all of the time, you may be surprised to get what you want in the end as fostering love will gain rewards of love in return. :)

You know, I'm struggling with something like that myself... especially the past couple days!! I think Rik above may have a point.... we have to try to understand that people are showing they care in their own way sometimes... tho it's not necessarily the way we are looking for in order to feel cared for? Still, I think sometimes they should care enough to show they care in ways that matter to you too.... ugh... relationships = not easy!!! Some people are definitely just too careless, inconsiderate or take things for granted tho!

True Duskie. That is where the communication point is important. Presenting your needs as expectations can breed resentment. Taking the hand and showing, guiding your significant other to the things that you find valuable is the area that we all need work on.