The Five Love Languages

16) Demonstrating the acts of service can mean stepping out of the stereotypes. Acts of service require people to humble themselves into doing some chores. However, these little sacrifices will mean the world to them, and will ensure a happy relationship.

For example, if a friend or parent takes care of you when you’re sick, or picks up some books from the library if you can’t make it in time, won’t you feel loved?

Physical Touch

Many people feel the most loved when they receive physical contact from their partner. From parents or friends, a hug can mean a lot. For a mate who speaks this love language loudly, physical touch can make or break the relationship.

All relationships will experience problems from time to time. In these cases, physical touch is very important. In a crisis situation, a hug can communicate an immense amount of love for that person. A person whose primary love language is physical touch would much rather have you hold them and be silent than offer any advice. Or, you could give them a hug.

It is important to remember that this love language is different for everyone. What type of touch makes you feel secure is not necessarily what will make your partner happy. It is important to learn each other’s dialects. That way you can make the most of love language.

Which language is yours?

• Words of affirmation: I like hearing kind words, compliments, and nice things from others.
• Quality Time: I like hanging out or spending good time with my loved ones, husband or wife, or family
• Receiving Gifts: I feel most loved when I see a visual symbol of love, such as a present or gift.
• Acts of Service: I feel loved when someone does something for me (an errand, a chore, or a favor)
• Physical Touch: I feel loved when someone gives me a hug or shows me another physical example of affection

So which is your language? Maybe you think “I like everything!” True, most of us appreciate all love languages in a relationship. However, usually there is one or two languages that are more significant to us, than the others. Which is yours??