15 Ways Elf Taught Us How to Love Others Even More Than Syrup
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I know it might be hard to take Buddy from Elf seriously since he believes the four main food groups are candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup, but the green-clad guy is actually pretty smart. He wins over his biological father and a blond Zooey Deschanel all while maintaining his effervescent personality. Besides, who doesn't love a guy who is mindful of your favorite color and will decorate your entire house with paper snowflakes? Take a look at all the ways Buddy inadvertently taught us what it really means to love someone more than maple syrup.
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Just go for it.
Love can be scary, so leap on it like it's a Christmas tree and see where the night takes you.
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Be willing to take risks.
OK, maybe don't eat gum off of an NYC railing, but you get the picture.
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Be prepared for the unexpected.
Sometimes love doesn't last because your significant other turns out to be as scary as this raccoon.
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Plan special time to spend with your significant other.
Heck, why not jam-pack the entire weekend with Christmas-related activities?
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Don't be afraid to stand out.
The best way to give someone your heart is to be yourself . . . even if that means you're most comfortable wearing an elf suit all day.
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Always stay positive.
A smile seems to solve all of Buddy's problems, so why not give it a shot? It will affect others around you.
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Apologize when you're wrong.
If you know you're wrong, don't be stubborn. And remove any cookies you crammed anywhere.
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Remember to stay interested.
You've got your own life going on, but make sure to ask your SO questions and show them that you care.
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Make sure you cover all the boundaries.
Don't forget to hit every conversation point; don't leave a single button to press later on.
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Respect one another's privacy.
Don't go looking through a loved one's personal things, and definitely don't creep on them in the shower.
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You will get hurt sometimes.
But you just pick yourself up, throw another snowball, and move on.
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Don't be afraid to say, "I love you."
If you love someone, you better be saying it as confidently as Buddy does.
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And when you do love someone, remind them every day.
Nobody gets sick of hearing "I love you."