Love Languages

The much anticipated Valentine's day has passed. Did you spend time with your partner or were they missing in action and then emerged a few days later claiming that they had been arrested or kidnapped? 🙄

Did you move mountains and cross all the oceans but could not get so much as a smile from your better half? If the latter speaks to you, then you're dealing with a simple problem that has an equally simple solution. It's all about you and your partners love language. 

Love language describes how we receive love from others. Scroll through and figure out which love language speaks more to you;

1. Words of affirmation

Some people prefer to hear nice things said to them above everything else. Phrases like 'I love you.', 'I'm proud of you.' or 'You're beautiful.' mean a lot to them while criticism and negative comments can be hurting and it can take them longer to forgive.

2. Acts of service

For some, actions speak louder than words. Things like cooking them a meal, picking something they need from the shop or helping them with chores can go a long way in pleasing them. However, this things should be done with positivity. Doing them with a negative tone or just for the sake of it will prove quite unforgivable for someone who prefers this love language.

3. Receiving gifts 

If someone prefers this love language, it doesn't necessarily mean that they're materialistic.  Giving them small gifts such as ice cream or chocolate can make a huge impact. When choosing gifts for them, however small, make sure it's something that they love. It will go a long way in showing how thoughtful you were.

4. Quality time

This love language involves undivided attention. This is whereby one dedicates a portion of their time with no distractions to spend it with the ones they love. This will prove to be comforting to someone who prefers this love language. However, if you cancel your plans or aren't present during your time together, be sure to never hear the end of it.

5. Physical touch

For some, there is nothing as impactful as being touched by the ones they love. They feel more safe and comforted when their loved ones kiss or hug them. If your partner prefers this love language, all the gifts or words of affirmation won't make them feel loved if there is no physical connection. They just need you close by.

It's important to learn your partner's love language as it will eliminate a lot of misunderstandings and help build a stronger bond. Do you now know what  you and your partner's love language is? If you don't know yet, you can find the love language tests  on the internet. You can prefer a few of them but there's always one that tops all the others. Well, for me, it's words of affirmation followed by acts of service.