5 Love Languages Explained

Love is something you do for someone else, not something you do for yourself.

- Gary Chapman

We often show someone love in the way that we would want to receive it. However, everyone has different needs. These love languages can apply to nearly any kind of romantic or platonic relationship.

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Physical Touch

Words of Affirmation

Receiving Gifts

The 5 Love Languages

Acts of Service

Quality Time

Physical Touch

Physical touch can sound like a lot of PDA but this can be as simple as a touch. Those that appreciate physical touch want to feel close emotionally but moreso physically.

Words of Affirmation

Words matter. It can be the simplest of praises, “I’m proud of you” or “I like your outfit” that can be effective.

Acts of Service

The act of actually doing something for someone else, such as cooking a meal. It's all about appreciating the effort and intent behind an action.

Receiving Gifts

Gifts do not need to be expensive clothes and a car. A gift can be going to someone’s favorite restaurant or even buying a coffee at a favorite coffee shop.

Quality Time

When energy and attention goes toward the person(s) in front of you. The time you take out of your life to focus on the other person is what counts.

Read more about love languages and take the quiz to see which one is your love language