14 Jul National Kiss and Make Up Day
August 25 is Kiss and Make Up Day, a day to let go of resentment, grudges, anger, and indignation. The holiday encourages people to make up and reconcile with anyone they are estranged from – at work, school, or in their family.
We all have fights with our nearest and dearest now and again. Whether a sibling dispute, a marital tiff, a spat with a best friend or a clash with the parents; whether it’s about a lie, a misunderstanding, relationships, or the state of the kitchen, today it’s time to kiss and make up.
Today celebrates the fact that kissing and making up is the best part of an argument (especially where lovers are concerned) and sometimes even makes the fight worthwhile. Annoying habits and irritability aside, it’s good to have the people you love around you. So, remember not to take loved ones for granted and appreciate the good things in your relationship.
History of National Kiss and Make Up Day
Jacqueline Milton decided to create this day so we had a dedicated period in our lives to focus on those relationships that have broken down, looking at different ways to repair them. If you are someone who often likes to bury their head in the sand instead of dealing with problems, this day gives you the opportunity to face issues head-on and resolve them once and for all so that you can move forward.
How to Celebrate National Kiss and Make Up Day
- Call someone you disagreed with that left your relationship torn and check in with them. Whether the fault lies with you or not, be the better person to call and say hello.
- If you are not ready to hear a person’s voice yet, send them a text message. If they respond or not, you did your part.
- Reach out to someone on social media. Many of us have reconnected with someone using one of the many social media outlets. Take a moment to jump into a long-lost friend’s inbox to get the ball rolling on a path to reuniting. If you want, you can also get creative. Design a TikTok video, send an e-card, or tag someone in an Instagram post with a message that is rooted in harmony.
- Go old school and write a letter expressing your hurt or the need to heal. If you are at a loss for words, send a card that says thinking of you.
- Be receptive to reconciling. Sometimes we are cut so deep that we tend to harbor those feelings to protect ourselves from going down the same path of hurt. However, at some point, we must be willing to receive an apology from others. It is okay if you are not ready to let bygones be bygones. If you are not, take some time to reflect on your reasons why.
- If issues run deeper than you can handle, seek out professional counseling for yourself and others.
The idea of reconciliation is something everyone should consider, especially during the tumultuous times we are currently living in. Forgiveness is good for the soul. Reconciliation is useful for creating peace and harmony with others. If you don’t do anything else today, take a moment to reach out to someone you believe you need to reconnect with and have a make up session that will cleanse your soul and uplift your spirit.
