Signs of Endearment

It can be difficult to manage life and keep up with friends.

Most people have a few true, close friends and find it hard to keep up with them as they grow older. When children, spouses, work and life needs attention, it is difficult to stay in touch, leaving people wondering if they are still friends. There are some signs of endearment that show friends you still care.

Airport Pickup

Meeting a friend inside the airport is a sign of endearment.

A quick and easy way to pick up people at the airport is to wait in the car near the baggage claim. However, you can make your friends feel special when you greet them inside the airport as they come off the plane.

Birthdays

Remembering friends' birthdays let them know you haven't forgotten them.

Hectic schedules and lots of responsibilities often get in the way of people remembering their friends' birthdays. Remembering a birthday with a card or a phone call is a sign of endearment that is always appreciated.

Phone Calls

Callng instead of emailing or texting is more personal and shows endearment.

Actually making phone calls to talk to people instead of sending text messages on a computer or a phone is becoming more rare. Taking time to talk to a friend on the phone is a sign of endearment.

Letters

Writing a letter by hand is rare these days.

Writing a letter by hand and mailing it speaks volumes these days. People tend to communicate with email and text messages most of the time in the 21st century. Receiving a handwritten letter from a friend is a heartwarming sign of endearment.

Handmade Gifts

Giving a handmade gift is a meaningful way to show endearment.

Making a gift for a friend means a lot. Rather than buying a gift, a person who makes a gift spends time thinking about the person and takes great care in giving the right gift. Handmade gifts are often much more valuable than items bought at a store.

Time Together

Spending quality time together builds memories and helps bond the relationship.

Making time to be together is more difficult as one ages and acquires more responsibilities. Time is valuable, and who you spend it with is important. It says a lot when adults spend their free time together. This is especially the case for weekends and holidays.

References

• Merriam-Webster: Endearment