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Acts of service I think is basically doing things for people because you enjoy doing things for people, and appreciate it when people do things for you. It could be baking cookies, or helping a friend who is moving house (as I did recently). It could just be doing the everyday things consistently because that's how you express your care and love for someone.
I agree with you about receiving affirmations being something I've had to learn to do graciously. I'd usually say something smart-alec and self-deprecating to diffuse it. Guess it ties into self-loathing which is a common effect of abuse...
I agree with you about receiving affirmations being something I've had to learn to do graciously. I'd usually say something smart-alec and self-deprecating to diffuse it. Guess it ties into self-loathing which is a common effect of abuse...