Love Language 💛

I first heard this term "Love Language" from my very good friend, Rakhpreet many many many years ago when she was nagging me about my love life. Well, what are friends for if your relationship problem isn't theirs? 😏 

So, what is Love Language actually??? It refers to the way in which individuals express and receive love. No one speaks about it but it is so vital in any kind of relationship. I wish someone had taught me this when I was younger...It's okay, never too late to learn new stuff. 

 

As you can see, there are 5 types of Love Languages. Words of Affirmation is a love language that involved verbal compliments such as "I am grateful for you". Where else, Quality Time involves spending time with your loved one, engaging in activities together - Netflix & Chill. A person who has Gift Giving as their love language feels most loved when their partner gives them tangible items. Acts of Service involve doing things for your loved one, like cooking up a meal, maybe. And Physical Touch is a love language that involves physical expressions of love, such as holding hands, hugging and kissing.

Understanding and communicating in the love language of your partner is important for a healthy relationship. It will allow you to express your love in a way that resonates with your partner and helps them feel loved and appreciated. Vice versa even if you speak different love languages. When one's love language is not addressed, it can lead to feelings of disconnect, frustration and even resentment. For instance, if someone's love language is Physical Touch and their partner rarely initiates any physical contact, they may feel unwanted or unloved, Similarly, if it's Quality Time and his/her partner is always away, there are possibilities of feeling disconnected. Hmmm...something to ponder about.

But hey, did you know over time love languages can change as individuals grow and evolve. Let me put it this way, someone who has always valued physical touch may find that as they grow older they seek more meaningful conversations together. Or a new parent will appreciate if their partner helps around with the house chores or parenting responsibilities. To sum up, life events such as having children, getting older, changes in professional life can impact a person's love language. It's all about communicating, understanding and making an effort to adapt to each other's evolving needs.

Everyone's love language is different and we have a unique preference of how we want to show our love and care for others and how we want to receive love and care back. "Love is a choice you make every day!" 💛