Speaking Their Language of Love
Gary Chapman's popular idea is that people tend to give and receive love in different ways. He names five: words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, and physical touch. Trouble starts when you show love the way you'd want it and your partner doesn't notice. You might do chores while they want time together. This app's quiz uses its own wording, but the idea is similar: learning what makes your partner feel loved helps your effort land. You can learn your partner's preferences by asking what made them feel most loved in the past month, or by noticing what they complain about missing. Then try one gesture in their style this week, even if it isn't your natural way.
Guess your partner's top way of feeling loved, then do one small thing that fits it today.
Source: Gary Chapman, The 5 Love Languages
Paraphrased in our own words. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Gary Chapman. Not a substitute for counseling.
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