Are you and your partner having a hard time understanding each other? Or do you find it strange that you feel somehow detached within your relationship?
You might not be aware of it, but individuals within a relationship tend to have different ways to express their emotions to their significant others. We can refer to these as the “love language.” Similar to word meanings, your love language might be unknown to your beloved and vice versa. This can create confusion and miscommunication if both parties are unaware of it and especially if you are in hookup sites or apps.
Let’s take a look at the 5 love languages
The five love languages are authored by Dr. Gary Chapman. According to him, there are different ways to express and comprehend the emotion of love. The following are the primary love languages that are commonly observed within a relationship:
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Words of Affirmation
There are people who enjoy hearing and sharing sweet messages, quotes, praises, and other positive words from and to their significant others. If your love language is words of affirmation, you are more likely to enjoy appreciation and compliment which uplifts your overall mood and satisfaction within a relationship.
The words “I love you,” You are beautiful,” “You look stunning with that dress,” and other phrases are enough to make your day better.
Quality Time
Spending quality time with your partner is one of the best gifts you can give. Of course, being with the one you love helps strengthen your relationship and let you reach new heights. This is a basic requirement in order for a relationship after all. This love language indicates that you want to spend quality time with your partner and to shower each other with attention and affection.
Receiving Gifts
We all love receiving gifts, especially if it is from someone we truly love. For individuals with this love language, the act of giving and receiving a gift is precious. This person does not simply give a present, but he or she makes sure that the gift truly represents the receiver – pouring necessary time and effort during the gift selection. At the same time, this person truly appreciates and treasures the present he or she receives.
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Acts of Service
For people who speak the acts of service love language, it’s all about making effort and necessary actions to make their significant other feel satisfied and vice versa. People with this love language appreciate even small things that their partner does for them: cooking your partner’s favorite food, picking them up from after the day’s work, helping them clean the house, and many more. Those simple acts of kindness are very important for them.
Physical Touch
From holding hands to cuddling, there are various ways to show your love through physical contact. People with this love language prefer to always stay close with their partner as much as possible. They feel loved and satisfied if they are able to do so.
So, what is your love language?
It is highly important that you and your partner are open to each other’s differences, including your love languages. This will not just ensure that your thoughts are communicated well, but will also bring more understanding within your relationship. Identify what your primary love language is and tell your partner what you want to get from your relationship. Communication is always the key.
