When Gary Chapman’s book, The 5 Love Languages, was re-introduced, many were engaged to learn their “language” when giving and receiving love. And naturally, we wanted all of ‘em! During this time, I worked with children & families, and pondered on the ways children express themselves, which oftentimes is done in a language that’s taught or comforting to them. Chapman’s insight helped people recognize the ways they feel the most loved in friendships and relationships:
- Acts of Service- Someone doing a task without you asking: Cooking your partner a meal or tackling a household chore
- Quality Time- Giving your partner/friend your undivided attention by setting aside time to spend together: Date nights or an impromptu girls trip to the spa
- Receiving Gifts- Tokens of love through meaningful gifts: His favorite dessert or the new perfume from Carolina Herrera (her favorite brand)
- Physical Touch- You love being embraced by touching, holding hands in public, or generous amounts of affection
- Words of Affirmation- You love hearing “Thank You!”, “I Love You”, and verbal expressions of appreciation
Check out this article I came across. You can also take the quiz below to see what your Love Language reveals!
The Love Language® Quiz (5lovelanguages.com)
How To Connect With Black Children Through Their Love Languages (parents.com)
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