Often times, especially nowadays, we get too wrapped up in the big picture when it comes to relationships. We want the best, most glamorous, most Instagram-worthy events to happen to us so everyone else can know and see how blessed we truly are. But the question is, do you really know how blessed you are? If you are only looking for the spectacular events, what are you looking past?

Please, don't forget the importance of the little things.

Don't forget the importance of a simple touch. Don't underestimate the way that they look at you when you smile. Don't overlook the way they laugh at you when you tell a joke that really wasn't that funny. Don't forget about them being patient with you when you say 'I don't care' when they ask you where you want to go eat because they know you really already have your mind made up. Don't ignore the fact that they let you steal all their clothes and wear them like they are your own. Don't look past the way they hug you after not seeing you for a few days. Don't fail to take notice of the times when they changed their plans to adjust to your schedule. Don't underestimate the trust they have in you when the confide in you. Don't forget the way they tell you that you look beautiful when you just woke up. Don't overlook a nice gesture to stay awake until you get home so they know you're safe. Don't fail to consider all the times you were cranky for no reason and they still stuck around. Don't neglect the fact that they know your schedule (at least generally). Don't forget when they told you something reminded them of you. Don't ignore the way they hug you and kiss you when they're drunk. Don't take for granted the way they sometimes overuse 'I love you.' Don't write off the importance of them wiping the tears away from your face and letting you ruin their shirt with your running mascara. Don't forget that they know your favorite artist, music, movie, and book. Don't overlook that they love your family, too. Don't dismiss the way that they hold your hand and squeeze it a little tighter when you're sad. Don't forget the way that they cuddle with you that makes you feel like you belong there. Don't underestimate all those times they told you that 'you look nice today.' Don't look past those lengthy, sappy text messages sent at 2 AM. Don't overlook all those snacks they bought you when you could have paid for them yourself.

Most importantly, don't forget that they love you.

These "little things" are not so little.

You should not need someone to go to great lengths to know how they feel about you. Sometimes a little extra is nice and we all deserve that at least once in awhile, but just know that if you are always expecting the biggest things, you'll miss out on a lot that this person has to offer you. If you really want to make someone feel like you appreciate them, think of all the little things that they do for you and thank them for it. You too, will feel more appreciative for having them in your life.

"Enjoy the little things in life. For one day you may look back and realize that they were the big things."