Have you heard the theory that there are a few basic ways people give and receive love?
1) Physical Touch
2) Quality Time
3) Acts of Service
4) Gifts
5) Words of Affirmation
It is said that often we speak the language in which we would receive love. Which is amazing. Except the person we would like to shower with love might not understand or receive our gesture as love.
"Thanks so much for that blender, Lovie, but all I really wanted was for you to wash the dishes we already have..."
I think about it in relation to my spouse, my kids, my friends. I think about it in terms of myself. I do not think anyone in this house has the same primary love language which could add up to a mess of problems if we want to be well adjusted peeps. You should take a quick minute to think about these. Figure out which area makes you feel most appreciated or loved. Figure it out for the people around you. Start speaking love in ways they understand; it might make a big difference in your relationships!
Side note: You. Errrrr. May or may not find that you are an exclusively special person with all the needs and would fit into all the categories in all the hours of a day. And if you are this person, bless all the peeps who love you. Just bless. May God keep them in perfect peace. And give them long life. And energy.
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