The Five Languages of Love

Love is something we do for someone else.

Couples often love one another but at some point they don't feel connected. They are sincere, but sincerity isn't enough.Love can literally move mountains. It’s a

universal energy that can make us foolish at times, and as ‘they’ say, love is blind! but Love is a beautiful thing.

Being able to express love to your partner in a way that they can understand is very important.

• Words of Appreciation
  Words of appreciation are powerful communicators of love.Saying how nice your partner looks, hearing the words, “I love you,” are important and also hearing the reasons behind that love sends your spirits skyward. These words will also build your mate's self image and confidence.
• Quality Time
  Time is a strong communicator of love. The love language of quality time has many dialects. Having quality conversation – two individuals sharing their thoughts and feelings.Some partners believe that being together, doing things together and focusing on one another is the best way to show love. If this is your partner's love language, Start giving them some undivided attention.
• Gifts
  Don’t mistake this love language for materialism.It is universal in human cultures to give gifts.The receiver of gifts thrives on the love, thoughtfulness, and effort behind the gift. They don't have to be expensive to send a powerful message of love. Becoming a proficient gift giver is an easy language to learn.Keep a “gift idea” notebook. Every time you hear your partner say, “I really like that,” take note of it. Select gifts you feel comfortable purchasing, making or finding, and don’t wait for a special occasion. Partners who forget a birthday or anniversary or who never give gifts to someone who truly enjoys gift giving will find themselves with a partners who feels neglected and unloved.
• Acts of Service
  People who speak this love language seek to please their partners by serving them; to express their love for them by doing things for them. Actions such as cooking a meal, setting a table, sorting the bills or dealing with landlords are all acts of service.Anything you do to ease the burden of responsibilities weighing on an “Acts of Service” person will speak volumes. The words he or she most wants to hear: “Let me do that for you.” Laziness, broken commitments, and making more work for them tell speakers of this language their feelings don’t matter. They require thought, planning, time, effort and energy. If done with a positive spirit, with joy it will be perceived as a gift of love. they are indeed expressions of love. I’m not saying become a doormat to your partner and do these things out of guilt or resentment. No person should ever be a doormat. Do these things as a lover.Discovering how you can best do something for your partner will require time and creativity.
• Physical Touch
  This language isn’t all about the bedroom. A person whose primary language is Physical Touch is not surprisingly, very touchy. Hugs,holding hands, and thoughtful touches on the arm, shoulder, or face—they can all be ways to show excitement, concern, care, and love. Physical presence and accessibility are crucial. Sometimes just stroking your partner's back, holding hands, or a peck on the cheek will fulfill this need.

Determine Your Love Language

To discover your love language ask yourself these questions:

• How do I express love to others?
• What do I complain about the most?
• What do I request most often?