A brief explanation of each love language:
- Words of Affirmation– This love language express love with words. Verbal compliments do not have to be complicated. Short and simple praises can be effective. Examples include you look pretty today, that is such a pretty dress, you are always so kind to me. Words mean a lot if your partner has this love language. Compliments can really boost the relationship but the other hand, negative or insulting comments can hurt the partner and it could affect them a lot and may requires longer time to forgive.
- Acts of services– This love language expresses itself by doing things that you know your partner would like. For example, cooking a meal, doing the household chores. All of these actions should be done with positivity and with the partner’s happiness in mind to be considered an expression of love. Actions out of obligation or with a negative tone will not be effective.
- Receiving Gifts- If a partner has this love language, it does not necessary mean that the person is materialistic. It refers to a meaningful or thoughtful gift makes the partner feel loved. For example, getting your Partner’s favourite dessert after he/she had a long day of work.
- Quality time– This love language is all about undivided attention. No usage of phones or distractions. Meaning needing to make sure to dedicate time without other distractions. It is important to try not to cancel or postpone a date or not being focused during time together. It can make the partner feel hurtful and not important.
- Physical Touch – This love language refers to the physical touch of their partner. Partner feel more connected in a relationship by kissing, holding hands, kissing and hugging. If this is the Partner’s primary love language, the partner can feel unloved without physical contact. They need to feel close physically.
