There are five love languages: Words of Affirmation,Acts of Service,Gifts,quality time, and Physical touch.
Words of affirmation are expressing affection through words of encouragement. Whenever someone is playing a sport and gives words of encouragement saying things like you’ve got this can really boost a person’s confidence and cheer a person especially when they doubt themselves. Sometimes it may be hard to tell whether people love you or not if they never give words of encouragement instead of getting mad about something and being hard all the time.
Acts of Service are doing nice things for people even when you don’t have to or nobody asked you to like driving and running errands for your parents,doing the dishes,taking out the trash,and checking on them when they are having a stressful day.
Gifts are something that people receive whether it be their birthday or something special given to them out of love. Maybe a special breakfast meal or dinner meal is a gift to someone. A gift shows that someone is thinking about you and that they thought of you when giving you something.
Physical touch is a big one because sometimes we need love and affection when we are going through a terrible experience or a family member dying. Some people just love being affectionate and feel the need to be loved by a family member or friend, especially someone who is in a relationship. Friends may show affection through high fives or fist bumps and Family might show their affection through hugs but not all the time.
Quality time is where you spend time with a person you love and are close to and want undivided attention. Spending time with friends on the weekend or enjoying hanging out with them at school. Sometimes this means that you have to put down the phone,turn off the computer, and listen to what a person has to say.
When I read some pages on Love Language it made me realize that some people just show love in different ways even though we may not feel their love. Stay positive and stay safe.
Joshua Jackson