31. The 5 Love languages, and the one caveat you need to be aware of

2022-02-16

Valentine’s Day is a celebration many people either love or hate. Others may feel indifferent – or prefer to observe “Single’s Awareness Day” instead! Personally, I believe it’s important to have a day when millions of people express their love to those they care about. Maybe it’s through a hug or kiss. Maybe it’s through a gift, like a box of chocolates or jewelry. Maybe it’s through preparing a meal or helping with the chores. Maybe it’s watching a movie together. Or maybe it’s sharing the ph...

Valentine’s Day is a celebration many people either love or hate. Others may feel indifferent – or prefer to observe “Single’s Awareness Day” instead!

Personally, I believe it’s important to have a day when millions of people express their love to those they care about.

Maybe it’s through a hug or kiss.

Maybe it’s through a gift, like a box of chocolates or jewelry.

Maybe it’s through preparing a meal or helping with the chores.

Maybe it’s watching a movie together.

Or maybe it’s sharing the phrase “I love you” through a card, phone call, or simply, sweetly stated aloud.

These different ways of sharing love are examples of the 5 love languages, pioneered and popularized by Dr. Gary Chapman in his book The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts.

Physical touch, receiving gifts, acts of service, quality time, and words of affirmation are all helpful ways to communicate love. They’re also helpful to recognize in your partner so you’re aware of their expression of love.

This discussion will help you identify your (and your partner’s) love language to create a lasting connection. That way, you can better see and appreciate the love around you and the many forms it takes.

Takeaways from this episode:

- Be aware of and communicate to your partner that you recognize their expression of love for you.

- Avoid using the 5 love languages to blame your partner for not using your preferred love language. This can create unnecessary disconnection and devalues the way your partner shows love.

- Love comes from within. If you want to feel loved, you need to notice all the ways in which you are loved rather than imposing on your environment.

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