The five love languages describe distinct ways for people to receive and show love in a relationship. These five love languages are:
- Quality Time: If you are focused on them when you are together, making eye contact and listening to them without distractions, they will feel loved.
- Physical Affection: Physical affection is how they experience love. when their partner holds their hand, touches their arm, or gives them a massage.
- Receiving Gifts: As part of their primary love language, they enjoy receiving gifts, regardless of whether the present is large or small; rather, the effort, time, and thoughtfulness behind the gift are what matter. *
- Acts of Service: They value the nice things their partner does for them, such as running errands and cleaning the house, that make them feel loved and appreciated.
- Words of Affirmation: They appreciate verbal affirmation and affection, such as encouraging words, text messages, or love notes.