Relationships Therapy in Bay Area
You might have heard that love is a universal language -- but while love has the power to transcend cultural barriers, not all of us feel loved in the same way.
That's the theory behind Gary Chapman's book, The Five Love Languages. Since its first publication in 1992, marriage and family therapists have used the concept of "love languages" to explain why even when one partner thinks they're being loving, the other partner might not feel loved.
Once you and your partner understand each other's love languages, you can learn to express love in ways that the other will understand as love.
What makes you feel most loved? Check out the five love languages below and discover which feels right for you ⬇️
💬 Words of Affirmation: hearing verbal affirmations like compliments, "I love you," or "I'm proud of you."
🛒 Acts of Service: when your partner takes time out of their day to do a chore or task that will make your life easier.
🎁 Receiving Gifts: this one isn't about the price tag, but about receiving a physical token of your partner's affection that lets you know they were thinking of you.
🎳 Quality Time: spending uninterrupted time with your partner, whether it's just talking about your day or doing something fun. No phones allowed!
👩❤️💋👩 Physical Touch: this can mean sexual intimacy, but also hugging, kissing, holding hands, or any type of physical affection that makes you feel loved.
Which of the five love languages most resonates with you? Let us know in the comments below!
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