love languages
what they are, how many there are and what each one means.
A love language is a way of expressing your love towards your partner. There are 5 love languages: words of support, help, touch, time and gifts.
1. words or words of encouragement - people whose love style is “words” express their love through warm words and encouragement. their love style includes verbal praise or compliments. these individuals love to be showered with sweet words and compliments on any occasion.
2. helping - people whose love style is “action” like it when others do everyday, useful things for them. they feel loved when others take the time to do small favors for them, such as having others make their tea or coffee just the way they like it, or doing household chores. this love style is the source of the famous proverb “actions speak louder than words”.
3. touching - people whose love style is “touching” love to be hugged and touched. they love to be physically with people with whom they feel comfortable. their love style is one of physical affection. they will always be looking for an excuse to touch you, whether it is a simple pat on the hair or a kiss.
4. time/attention - people with this style of love express their love by giving the other immeasurable attention. this attention can include long and deep one-on-one conversations - creating special moments together by turning off phones and avoiding other distractions. they themselves feel loved when given attention, and they strengthen their relationships by spending time with loved ones.
5. gifts - people whose love style is “gifts” appreciate the effort and creativity put into gifts. they see gifts as important symbols of love and affection. and no, this does not mean that people with this love language are mercantile and only want expensive gifts - it is important to them that their partner chose the gift carefully, or made it with their own hands. they feel loved when others spend time searching for the “perfect” gift for them, because for them it is primarily time spent choosing.
my love language is touch. it is important for me to feel my partner close to me, to touch him, to hug and kiss him and feel all the same in return. i am very tactile and i can't imagine how one can live without touching people close to me. (good thing my man is tactile, hehehe).
love and sleep well, everyone. ^_^
