It doesn’t matter if you are a 6-year-old child or an 84-year-old man, you want to feel as though people care about us..

We all want to feel cared about.

It is normal, and there is no reason to feel selfish because of it.

But how can we show our friends and family we care for them?

For starters, one of, if not the most important rules in making someone feel cared for is to

Be genuine

If you want to show someone that they are cared about, you must Never be disingenuous with them.

if they see that you are completely yourself whenever you are around them then they will feel like they can be themselves with you.

Regardless of whatever the relationship is between you and that person, you need to be a  companion to that person In order for your words and actions to be given any deal of significance.

And the best way to do that is by being real with that person.

 Show them you care by listening to them

If you want someone to feel like they matter to you, then it is essential that you listen to what they have to say.

It doesn’t matter what they have to say, if you listen to them, and show your support then they will begin to take notice.

Show that you care about their opinions by confiding in them.

Just as they talk to you, you must talk to them.

But take it one step further.

People confide in people that they trust.

People that they care about.

By talking to a person about a private matter, and trusting in their friendship enough to where you feel comfortable enough in doing so, you simultaneously are showing that person that you care not just about their friendship, but also trust them as well.

Call or text them

Show them that just seeing them in person is not enough.

By calling or texting them, you are showing them that they are on your mind, even whenever they are not around.

This will make them feel appreciated, and like their contact with you is not limited to only face to face interaction.

Helpful Hints

• Be completely genuine
• Listen to whatever they have to say
• Be supportive of them
• Confide in them, as if they would in you.
• Call or text them, so they know that they are on your mind.

Conclusion

Caring about someone is more than just telling someone that they matter.

It is the subtle things that you don’t think about at the moment that truly show that you care.

Although it may not seem like much at the time, if you really want to express that you care for someone, one of the best things that you can do is just listen to them.