LOVE LANGUAGES
Every individual has a love language specific to them. In a relationship, it is imperative to understand your lover’s love language to create a smooth atmosphere in your relationship. Gary Chapman, the popular author of the popular book “The Five Love Languages- The Secret to Love that last”, he exposed the details of the languages and gave their importance.Here are the 5 love languages:
This is about using words to affirm other people. Some people actually love the fact when you say “you look today, Beatrice”, “your hair is so lovely”, “you are indeed a handsome man”, etc. These words of affirmation boost their self-confidence and/or ego which would reflect in their response to you.
Acts of Service:
For some people, action speaks louder than words. They are more interested in you being hands-on for them, being physically supportive, engaging in some chores, etc. To them, words don’t really mean much until you back it up with actions. They appreciate your presence more when you give them a helping hand in assignments or home chores while some they develop interest when they see you working or helping the needy or less privileged ones.
Receiving Gifts:
For these people, they are more concerned with receiving gifts to show they are loved or appreciated. Receiving gifts do not necessarily mean they are vain or covetous. Even as little as a box of chocolate is right for them.
Quality Time:
This language says some people just want your undivided attention. While it may sound demanding, these people who have this love language cherish even uninterrupted five minutes is spent with them. This means, you are either not engaged in social media, work or television. Just them!
Physical Touch:
To this person, nothing matters more than an appropriate deeply felt touch. Once you can touch a nerve affectionately, not necessarily for sexual purposes, you have made the person happy. This could come in form of a hug, a pat on the cheek or shoulder, a nudge on the elbow or a handshake, etc.
Everyone has these love languages inherent in them. While some don’t know, some do and are able to communicate same to their partners or spouses. For those who don’t know their specific language, one has to be observant to understand what brings them joy when an act of love is shown.
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