The Languages of Love...or so we're told
- kanozari
- Dec 1, 2016
- 1 min read
Did you know that sometimes unhappiness within a relationship can be created by something as innocent and simple as a miscommunication between two individuals' languages of love? Dr Gary Chapman, a marriage counselor for 30+ years has observed and created 5 languages of love that each person speaks in individual orders. These languages are simple and sometimes a fine tuning or better understanding can greatly improve a relationship tenfold if applied to daily understanding, you don't need to have the same languages as your partner, but just to be aware of them!
The 5 Languages of Love are:
Words of Affirmation
Quality Time
Receiving Gifts
Acts of Service
Physical Touch
Each person every relationship needs different things according to their personal psychological needs and their needs to balance a relationship. This is actually a very cool and easy way to understand yourself and hopefully your partner (if applicable!) a little better and gain some clarity in yours and their needs.
It’s so important to feel understood and appreciated in a relationship, right? Sometimes, we express love in the way we like to receive it, which might not be what resonates most with our partner. If you're looking to deepen your connection, I highly recommend discovering your love languages. You can take a Free Love Language Test online; it doesn't take long. Learning whether your partner thrives on quality time while you prioritize acts of service, for example, can help you both be more intentional about showing love in ways that truly fill each other's emotional tanks. It’s a practical tool that can lead to more meaningful interactions and a stronger bond.