Love is more than simply a sentence – it’s about knowing a person and understanding how they express affection and feel it in return. These appear in love languages. Know which of the five love languages your partner needs to improve your relationship in valuable ways.
Why Understand Love Languages?
Although it’s additional work to learn your partner’s love language, it’s worth the effort. You’ll improve your intimacy and communication, strengthen your appreciation, and improve the connection you have with each other.
Types of Love Languages
1. Quality Time
Quality time involves focusing all your attention on the other person, whether that’s how they show you they love or something they need from you. During your quality time, keep out distractions like phones and work.
2. Acts of Service
Those whose love language is acts of service will feel most cared for when you do things for them during the day. For instance, they will feel appreciated if you do the dishes for them without asking or massaging their feet. Every act of service is different.
3. Physical Touch
Physical touch is a classic love language that’s easy for many and tricky for some. With physical touch, your partner may feel loved or show love through intimacy, kissing, and more. Anything involving touch will benefit them.
4. Receiving Gifts
Gifts always come in relationships, but some people feel or show love through gift-giving. For those who love to receive, even something small will make a difference. Maybe that’s something like picking up a bouquet for them at the local supermarket on your way home from work.
5. Words of Affirmation
Words of affirmation involve loving, treasuring, and valuing your partner through your words. This act could include talking in a soft tone or speaking kind things to your loved one. Maybe you could encourage them or tell them how much you love them in front of the people who matter most.
Hi! My name is Kimmy B, I am the co-host of the We’reHard podcast. I have a passion for fitness, nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. I’ve always loved working out and staying active but recently found my groove in the fitness industry.