8 minutes | Thursday, February 17, 2022
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§ A love language is the way you give and receive love. Not everyone is the same and knowing the love language of those closest to you can really enhance your relationships.
§ Dr. Gary Chapman's book "The 5 Love Languages" introduced the concept. He realized, during therapy sessions with couples, that they were misunderstanding each other’s intentions and expectations. As a result, he came up with five types of expression of love.
§ These are words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, acts of service and receiving gifts.
§ Words of Affirmation – supporting and encouraging your partner with your words, complimenting them. Ex: saying you look great!
§ Acts of Service – supporting your partner with your actions, doing things for them that are helpful, thoughtful. Ex: doing a chore for them.
§ Receiving Gifts – giving thoughtful gifts that would make them happy. Ex: you saw something that made you think of them and bought it.
§ Quality Time – spending meaningful time with your loved one. Ex: planning a special activity for the two of you.
§ Physical Touch – physical intimacy such as cuddling, holding hands or whatever is best for the two of you. Ex: holding hands when you walk.
§ When utilized correctly, you can enhance your personal relationships by giving your loved ones in a way that is meaningful to them.
§ Your love language can also evolve over time with you.
§ These can also be applied in all aspects of your life and will help you relate to others better.
§ You can also take things one-step further and apply it to yourself as your “self-love language”. Do for yourself what you need from others as well.
§ Words of Affirmation – daily affirmations and mantras, gratitude journal, positive self talk
§ Acts of Service – volunteering, therapy, coaching, decluttering
§ Receiving Gifts – buying yourself something special, going on a trip
§ Quality Time – meditation, spa day, exploring on your own
§ Physical Touch – massages, weighted blanket, being active
§ TRY THIS: Find out what your love language is by taking Dr. Chapman's 30-question quiz to see which one is your dominant type and apply it to your life.
POST IT NOTE: I will show love to myself and others