Which languages do you speak and how did that impact your life?
The Five Love Languages come from a book by Gary Chapman. The idea is that people tend to feel loved in different ways.
- Words of Affirmation
- Compliments
- Encouragement
- Saying “I love you”
- Expressing appreciation
- Acts of Service
- Doing helpful things for someone
- Running errands
- Helping with chores
- Taking care of responsibilities
- Receiving Gifts
- Thoughtful presents
- Small tokens of affection
- Souvenirs that show someone was thinking of you
- Quality Time
- Undivided attention
- Meaningful conversations
- Shared activities
- Being fully present
- Physical Touch
- Holding handsHugsCuddlingKissesOther appropriate physical affection
Example: A reassuring hug after a difficult day. My love languages are receiving gifts and words of affirmation.
A quick way to figure out your primary love language is to ask yourself:
What hurts the most when it’s missing?
- No compliments or appreciation? → Words of Affirmation
- No help? → Acts of Service
- No meaningful time together? → Quality Time
- No affection? → Physical Touch
- No thoughtful gifts? → Receiving Gifts
Which one do you think sounds the most like you?
Which love language are you?

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