5 LOVE LANGUAGE IN BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP
Hello hivers, trust y'all doing great? Damn, it feels so good to write again after a very long time. I missed everyone and I am back with lots of gist for you all.
With the way I am feeling right now it seems someone is cutting onions close to me and I suspect @merit.ahama or @starstring01.
Above all I want to shower you all with lots of love but how best can I communicate how I feel for you to understand me.
Most people find it difficult when it comes to maintaining a good relationship with people they have known for a long time. While some have been in a position too when their loved ones doesn’t seem to understand how they feel and your love expressions? **I have an answer to these bothering questions
Today, I’ll be sharing with you on why it is important to understand the concept of love language and how It can help build a healthy relationship with people especially our loved ones (friends, family, co-workers and others).
LOVE LANGUAGE
We all give and receive love in 5 different ways: words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch. These are called ‘love languages’ - a concept created by Dr. Gary Chapman
1. Words of affirmation
Words of affirmation are any spoken or written words that confirm, support, uplift, and empathize with another person in a positive manner. Words of affirmation is one of the five love languages, which are just specific ways of giving and receiving love in a relationship.
2. Quality time.
Do you have that friend that always want to hangout? That friend who just wants to be around you for no reason? And sometimes makes you feel like they are stalking you? Funny right?
People in these category can give anything for that quality time and don’t easily forget moments spent together.
3. Act of service.
An act of service is the physical expression of a thoughtful gesture. It's one of the five love languages, which are specific styles of showing love. At its core, an act of service is about someone going out of their way to meaningfully help and support the other person. When people take initiative to ease some of their responsibilities and burdens, it helps them feel taken care of, safe, and loved in return.
4. Physical touch
Sex is an important aspect of a romantic relationship, but physical touch as a love language is not all about the sex. A hug, a shoulder squeeze, a handhold, even a pat on the back can be an expression of love that is just as meaningful to your partner.
5. Receiving Gifts.
When you speak this love language, a thoughtful gift shows to you that you are special. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, well in some respect, the same can be said about those little items you present to your partner. One of those gifts may hold a lot of sentimental value, it can remind them that you are thinking of them or that you are thinking beyond the physical item itself. And sometimes makes feel them feel better on their bad days at work.
Finally.
Love languages are important factors in our relationship with people so it’s important we know them and respect everyone’s means of expression.
A quick question though? Do you think love languages can be based on ones mood and environment? Feel free to drop your comments here.