Love Languages

The ways that partners express their love for each other have always seemed fairly straightforward: gifts and gestures. Who doesn’t love a grand gesture straight from a rom-com? As it turns out, some people don’t — and that’s because they have a different love language. 

The five love languages are quality time, physical touch, words of affirmation, receiving gifts and acts of service. Each of these are unique ways people like to express and receive their love. A great way to strengthen the bond between you and your partner would be to take this Love Languages quiz and learn how to best make each other happy. 

Quality Time

Those who consider quality time to be the most important way to feel connected to their partner are in love with the idea of simple, one-on-one time. Whether it’s going on a picnic or blasting music in the car, they feel the most loved when they spend time with their significant other. If you always enjoy bonding and connected moments, quality time is definitely your love language.

Physical Touch

This love language is self-explanatory. Holding hands, cuddling, hugging and kissing all fall into this category. If this is your love language, you feel the most connected and comforted with your partner when embraced in a hug or holding hands, since you feel the warmth of one another and instantly feel loved and happy. 

Words of Affirmation

A simple, “I love you” or “You mean the world to me” immediately lights up the day of someone whose love language is words of affirmation. Letters, verbal encouragement, support, appreciation and love are just a few of the many types of words of affirmation. The love and happiness one receives from simply hearing — “You’re doing great” and “I so appreciate you” is unmatched. If you swoon over compliments and love letters, words of affirmation is your love language. 

Receiving Gifts

Gifts and presents are the way to my heart. Holding someone’s love in your hands is an unmatched feeling. Knowing that someone I love saw a bracelet, perfume or painting that made them instantly think of me melts my heart. Out-of-the-blue gifts when it’s not even an anniversary or holiday, purely to make you happy, lightens up your partner’s world. Knowing your partner put in the dedication and time to show they love you is magical for people with this love language. 

Acts of Service

Acts of service is one of the simplest, yet most special, love languages. When your partner dedicates their time to make your life easier, more meaningful or happier, you know they’re a keeper. It’s as simple as making you breakfast in bed, doing your laundry, getting you coffee, or making your favorite comfort foods when you’re sick — those are all special ways of saying “I love you” to people who love acts of service.