Practical Gestures Tell The Love Story Of Texas

Sometimes, Texans don't say "I love you" enough. But, they often do things to show you how much you're loved, things that you may not even notice. Most of us fail to realize how much emotional communication is actually going on between the folk we hold near and dear.

Love, Texas-Style: Actions Over Announcements

Instead of sitting you down and saying "I love you, and here is why...", Texans tend to communicate through action in the smallest and most practical ways that don't require a huge emotional conversation.

Fixing, Feeding, and “Text Me When You Get Home”

In Texas, showing care might involve fixing things without being asked or bringing a snack "just in case." Perhaps they'll ask that you text them to let them know you made it home, not because they're being nosy, but because while concern can be expressed quietly around these parts, it's always felt deeply. Feelings don't have to be announced. Speeches don't need to be made. The message is still clear as day.

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Why Saying Feelings Out Loud Feels Weird Here

The truth is, direct emotional langauge kind be sort of awkward for good old boys. Sometimes, saying "I love you" outloud feels a LOT heavier than it should. But, show up at someone's house when they're still doing chores, or aren't quite ready for company? It's absolutely time to help them out. Give them a hand with the dishes and the dustpan. Make sure they're alright. That's love.

If This Sounds Like You, You’re Already Fluent

Love here is rooted in usefulness, presence, and consistency. Keep your word, do what you say you will, and then do a little extra. That's the love language of Texans.

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