Love is a language; do you speak it? (Part 2)
It is one thing to find love, it’s another thing to know how to keep and nurture it. In whatever type of love, you are involved in, there are certain ways in which the love grows and becomes deeper. Like they say love is an action -it is something you show and something you work at each day from the bottom of your heart. If you experience the eros love-which is believed to be the love associated with physical and romantic love, whatever effort you put in nurturing and growing this love is a language.
In the world, there are 5 recognized love languages; Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality time, and Physical touch. These 5 love languages are the best ways to show love romantically. It is important for couples to understand each other love languages.
I never really understood love as much as I do now. But now I figured love is from the little things that we do without sometimes knowing it. So, what is your love language and what is your partners love language?
We all either have one major love language, sometimes more or most times a quality from all five. Knowing your love language can help know grow a strong foundation of love. For me, I am strongly an act of service person. However, I believe I have a little quality from each love language.
Act of Service.
This love language is one I really appreciate. I love when my loved ones go the extra mile to do the unexpected things or sometimes even the expected things. It makes me feel like we are one and both sharing responsibilities. Thankfully, my partner’s love language is also Act of Service. So, I give it and I receive it. Life is easy. Although, this love language should be understood and communicated well so it is not one sided.
Words of Affirmation
As much as I love to feel appreciated with Act of Service, Words of Affirmation is also very key. I love hearing from loved ones how much I am appreciated. Tell me spontaneously how you are super proud of me. Compliment me at random and let me constantly know how much you care. This is also me to my partner and my loved ones, i express a lot of appreciation through text messages at random. As the spirit leads…
Receiving gifts
I love receiving gifts and I also love to give gifts. I love the idea of giving thoughtful gifts, it does not have to be expensive. I always think about what does this person need and what will they appreciate at this time. I am not a materialistic person so for me it’s buying me my favorite biscuit at the grocery store.
Quality time
I love my space and i think my partner does too. lol! Yes, sometimes it is fun to spend quality time together, but this is not my top love language. It is not just about time but the attention you are given. This is when communicating is key.
Physical Touch
This is the one that is mostly connected with lovers. It is merely intimacy. It is a tight hug after a time apart, holding hands while strolling or laying your head on your partners chest. Intimacy is very important between lovers. It is not about the sex but those little things.
It is very important to communicate about your love language. Don’t assume that your partner can read your mind and know what you want. Talk about it, express yourself and make an act towards loving wholeheartedly.
