5 Types of Love Languages | A Great Way to Nurture Your Love Life

Improve communication and strengthen your bond through learning her love language. Result: a happier love life.

How is your love life? Happy and content should be the automatic answer. But did you know that your loving relationship could flourish and be even more rewarding when you know what your partner’s love language is?

Popularized by Dr. Gary Chapman’s popular book, “The Five Love Languages,” this concept helps in understanding what it takes for someone in a relationship to feel loved. He explains that this may vary from one person to another, so it is important to understand every love language type.

Scroll down and we’ll dissect each in simple terms and teach you how to make her happier.

1. Words of Affirmation

Have you already told her that you love her today? She may be waiting for that. Further, this isn’t the only way to show your sincerity and true feelings. Tell her why you love her, why you are happy to be a part of her life as she is in yours, appreciate her efforts with words — nothing can go wrong with these relationship basics.

Take it up a notch: Make this gesture even sweeter by leaving her voice mails when she may least expect it, or pen a love letter on the counter so she starts her morning with a smile.

2. Quality Time

She enjoys your company so you must be there with her and give your undivided attention. Put away the chores for a time, turn off the television and keep the workload away. This could be the perfect time to address any issues creeping up or simply talk about anything that would make your time together memorable.

Take it up a notch: Do this every day. Even without the hassle of going out to a fancy dinner, quality time together would still win her heart. And whoever said online dating cannot make this work? Miles may separate you but the memories together are already time well spent on a blooming relationship.

3. Receiving Gifts

When receiving gifts is her primary love language, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll have to spend a fortune just to satisfy her. It is the thought and effort you put into your gifts that she appreciates the most. The act of giving in of itself means that you truly understand her and what she enjoys.

Take it up a notch: Prepare a gift that would be symbolic to her and to your relationship. It need not be expensive or grand, only something she would enjoy receiving. Make a mini love life movie, perhaps? Tip: It’s all the love, effort and thoughtfulness that matters.

4. Acts of Service

Dividing the responsibility in a relationship is a given. So how can you make it more special for her? Simple: ask her what assistance she needs. It may only be chores around the home or sending notes to friends. She will realize how much you are willing to share the burden when you assist in her priorities.

Take it up a notch: Create a schedule for whatever she wants to achieve and help her finish it. Not only are you in sync with her life but you are becoming a vital piece in making it run smoothly.

5. Physical Touch

Touch is literally the most direct way of showing your love. Outside of bed, let her feel your presence by holding her hand, offering her massages or even a simple pat on the back to celebrate anything in your life. The main point is the intention behind your touch — letting her know of your love.

Take it up a notch: Anyway you think she would appreciate, but never do this to be oppressive. Ask her to dance or guide her when lifting heavy objects — make it fun and personal.

Move away from the usually forged and sometimes toxic #instacouplegoals and fanatical Buzzfeed love quizzes standards, and use this guide to make your love life work like a perfect dream.

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