If words of affirmation is your love language it means that you don't need to just be shown that you are love by getting presents or being intimate-- you want to be
told! Being told specifically what your spouse loves about you makes you feel like you are being noticed and understood. Many people who have this love language need to have their efforts acknowledged
and benefit from not just being told that they are loved but WHY they are love. If you or your spouse have this love language, you'll want to make sure whoever
is giving the love is outwardly communicating with words what they are thankful for about the other, along with keeping a verbal conversation of how the relationship is going! For some
people sex may help keep a relationship healthy, but for others having daily conversations about what is and is not working in the relationship is going to work better.
hand. You may love cooking meals for your spouse because you want to make them feel loved by showing them with your actions that you care. If acts of service
If your love language is gifts then you feel most loved when you are given thoughtful things that show your spouse was thinking of you. This doesn't mean your materialistic, but
small keepsakes, flower with a love note, or even a homemade gift is really valued by you. You want to have something physical to show for your love and something
like a gift reminds you of your spouse everyday you use it. If your love language is gifts you may find yourself always buying small gifts for people or always
If quality time is your love language then you give and receive love by spending time with your loved one. It doesn't matter what you are doing or how much money
you are spending, spending time together makes you feel loved. You want to know that your spouse cherishes the time you spend together, and you prioritize spending quality time together
over other things in your life. Spending time together is a way to grow closer by engaging in conversations, relaxing, and just having a good laugh! This love language is simple,
yet it can be confused with time that is not quality. You want to make sure that when you are spending time together that you are actually getting time to
If physical touch is your love language then you crave intimacy as a way of feeling more loved. It doesn't have to be sex all the time. You love cuddling
and embracing and feel loved most when your spouse is showing you affection physically. We know that physical intimacy releases endorphins, and as someone who craves physical touch as their love
language, those endorphins are something you look for when you are giving and receiving love! Know that all couples feel loved in this way, but if this is your primary
Have you ever felt like you and your spouse are speaking different languages? Has your relationship become a war of "I thought you knew already" or "I didn't understand what you meant." Most importantly, do you feel like your spouse isn't noticing any of the ways that you try to show them support, love, and affection?
Read more
