The languages of love
Over decades experts on love discovered that there are five main love languages and getting to know them might make you understand your significant other better.
According to Created with love the five love languages describe the way we feel loved and appreciated. Depending on our individual personality types, we may feel loved differently than how our partners do. Understanding and decoding these different ways of showing love will help take the guesswork out of your partner’s expectations and needs.
According to Dr. Chapman, there are five love languages: Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch.
- Words of affection
Your partner does not necessarily mean you have to write pages and pages of love letters or complicated poems, sometimes the simple things have the biggest impact. Try to tell your partner he looks handsome or she looks fabulous in that dress. Sometimes the most simple things are most appreciated.
2. Acts of service
Like the saying goes: Actions speak louder than words! Everyday life is hectic and sometimes your partner can not get to all of his/her tasks, even the simple ones. This is where action comes in. If your partner is usually responsible for packing lunches, surprise them by doing it for them. Folding the laundry or washing the car are all ways that you can help out your significant other. By doing these tasks together can even create the ideal opportunity for some small talk.
3. Receiving gifts
Upon reading the word “gift”, some might think of money being an issue. But gifts can be something simple. You can surprise your partner with their favorite drink at word or picking flowers in a field and taking it for your girlfriend/wife. It’s the little things that count.
4. Quality time
In a time where we are faced with ever developing technology more and more people are drifting from loved ones due to people being on their phones or computers day and night. Spending time with your loved one is crucial. Take time to have meaningful conversation with your loved ones every day.
5. Physical touch
Some people find comfort in physical touch. A familiar touch letting you know you are appreciated. Some actions might include holding hands, cuddling, hugging and kissing. If your partner is a touch-love person, hold him/her a bit longer, take their hand and make time to lay in each others arms.
