The five love languages describe five different ways in which people receive and express love in a relationship.They are as follows:
- Words of Affirmation: They prefer to express their feelings for others through spoken words, or appreciation. They value verbal acknowledgement and affection, such as encouraging words, love notes, and cute text messages.
- Quality Time: They will feel loved if you are present and focused on them when you are together, making eye contact and actively listening without distractions such as a cell phone or television.
- Physical Affection: They experience love through physical affection. when their partner, for example, holds their hand, touches their arm, or gives them a massage at the end of the day. They simply want to be physically close to their partner.
- Receiving Gifts: They enjoy receiving gifts as part of their primary love language; however, they do not necessarily expect large or expensive gifts; rather, the effort, time, and thoughtfulness behind the gift are what matter.
- Acts of Service: They appreciate the nice things their partner does for them that make them feel loved and appreciated, such as running errands and cleaning the house.