Oh, honey, lemme tell you somethin’ ’bout these bids in relationships. It ain’t ’bout no auction or sellin’ stuff, nope. It’s ’bout how you and your fella, or you and your gal, how you show each other you care.
Now, I ain’t no fancy book learner, but I seen a thing or two in my time. And I tell ya, this bid thing, it’s important. Like when your man, he says, “Lookit that bird, ain’t it pretty?” That’s a bid, right there. He’s wantin’ you to look at that bird with him. Share that little moment.
Or maybe your wife, she says, “My back’s been killin’ me all day.” That’s a bid too. She’s lookin’ for a little sympathy, maybe a back rub if you’re feelin’ generous. Now, you gotta pay attention to these bids, see? It’s like plantin’ seeds. You gotta water ’em if you want somethin’ to grow.
If he’s talkin’ ’bout that bird and you just grunt and keep stirrin’ the stew, well, that ain’t gonna make him feel too good. It’s like shuttin’ the door in his face. He’s reachin’ out, and you’re just… not there. That’s how you lose the relationship satisfaction.
- You see a bid, you gotta answer it.
- Don’t be ignorin’ your partner, that’s just plain rude.
- It’s the little things that matter, like sayin’ “I love ya” or givin’ a little pat on the hand.
- Communication is important, just talk to each other.
And it ain’t just sayin’ words, neither. Sometimes a bid is just a look, or a sigh. You gotta learn to read your partner, figure out what they’re needin’. Maybe she just needs a hug, or maybe he needs you to listen to him grumble ’bout his boss. Whatever it is, you gotta be there for ’em. Show some emotional support.
I remember my Frank, bless his soul. He used to try to fix everything with his hands. One time, I was sad cause my prize-winnin’ pumpkin got eaten by a deer. And Frank, he went out and built a whole fence around my garden. Didn’t say much, but that fence, that was a bid. He was sayin’, “I see you’re hurtin’, and I wanna help.”
And me, I used to make him his favorite pie when he had a hard day. Apple, with a little extra cinnamon. That was my bid. Showin’ him I cared. These are all about bids for connection. You have to make positive connection.
So, you young folks, you listen to old me. These bids, they’re the heart of a good relationship. You gotta give ’em, and you gotta receive ’em. It’s like a dance, back and forth. You step towards each other, you hold each other close.
Don’t be afraid to ask for what you need, neither. That’s a bid too. Sayin’, “Honey, I need a hug,” or “Can you help me with this?” It ain’t weak to ask for help. It’s strong. It’s sayin’, “I trust you enough to show you my needs.” It’s about trust in relationships.
And don’t forget to say “thank you”. And “I love you”. And “You’re lookin’ mighty fine today”. Them’s bids too. Little compliments, little words of love. They go a long way. These are important to make stronger relationships.
Now, sometimes life gets in the way. You’re tired, you’re stressed, you got a million things on your mind. It’s easy to miss a bid, or to snap at your partner instead of givin’ ’em the love they need. We all do it sometimes. Nobody’s perfect.
- Don’t let the hard times break you apart.
- Talk about your problems, don’t bottle ’em up.
- Remember why you fell in love in the first place.
- Every day spent together is precious.
But when you mess up, you gotta own up to it. Say you’re sorry. And then try harder next time. Relationships, they take work. It ain’t always easy. But it’s worth it. Oh, it’s worth it. There’s nothin’ like havin’ someone to share your life with, someone who knows you inside and out, someone who loves you, flaws and all.
So, pay attention to them bids, honey. They’re the little threads that hold a relationship together. You keep them threads strong, and you’ll have a love that lasts a lifetime. And that’s all that really matters in the end, ain’t it? Havin’ someone to hold your hand when you’re old and gray, someone to share the sunsets with, someone to love you, no matter what. Show respect for each other, always.
That’s what them bids is all about. And that is the key to a happy relationship. I hope you know that.
