Letting your Loved Ones Know You Care
Do you show your love?
Spouses and romantic lovers say "I love you." However, that there are other ways to show your love, such as spending quality time with each other or giving thoughtful gifts. Everybody has a "love language," and figuring our your loved ones' "love language" will make expressing your love to them much easier.
Here are four love languages:
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Words of affirmation
People who communicate with this love language are verbal people. They like to hear that dinner tasted great or that they look great in their new clothes. These words of affirmation are important to their self-esteem and helps build their confidence. -
Quality time
People who hold quality time as paramount appreciate having their loved one’s undivided attention. This person might appreciate a thoughtful night out or a simple walk outside. Even a simple conversation would show this person you care. -
Gifts
People who communicate with gifts feel that a thoughtful gift is a sign of love. The act of picking a gift for someone is very personal, and when these people receive a thoughtful gift picked especially for them it makes them feel very special. -
Acts of service
People who communicate via acts of service see action as a sign of love. Whether that means taking your partner’s car in for servicing or even getting the door for a date, these acts of service show thoughtfulness to the receiver and tell them you care.
Show your loved ones you care
Do you see yourself in any of these categories? Find ways to show your loved ones you care; but do it using their love language, not yours.
