Acts of Service<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\u201cStumped as to what your partner needs?\u201d author Chapman asks. Then this next language of love is the way to go! Acts of service are more like acts straight to your loved one\u2019s heart. Performing an act of service makes everyone feel loved, appreciated, and grateful for their partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This means doing nice things for each other– uncalled for and unprompted nice things. It could be something like washing the dishes for them, offering to put gas in the car, serving them breakfast in bed, cleaning the house, making their favorite meal after a long day, going grocery shopping so they don\u2019t have to, walking the dog, et cetera. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find something that your partner struggles with and take it off their hands. And hey, if they <\/em>did something nice for you, make sure to thank them to let them know how much you appreciate them.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat\u2019s important is making your partner\u2019s life easier and happier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Receiving Gifts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThis particular language may not be for everyone, but for those who use it as their primary way of expressing and receiving love, it\u2019s incredibly important. The act of giving gifts is symbolic. It means that you thought of that person beforehand, made an effort to get, create, or buy something with them in mind– and it means that you had love, affection, and good intentions in your heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When your partner receives this gift, they’ll be appreciative of the time and effort put into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The best thing about this is that they don\u2019t generally expect particularly expensive or massive gifts, such as diamonds and vacations. It\u2019s the behind the scenes of getting the gift that matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because you know what? That person who uses this love language tends to remember gifts, even every little one, that they have gotten in the past– simply because it stuck with them due to their appreciation. They treasure the fact that you went out of your way to get something that you know will make them smile. Chapman says, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cThe thing that works best is picking the right gift that shows you understand your partner and the effort you made to express love. Think about finding a gift that your partner has been asking for or would enjoy receiving and plan for a special way of giving it; make it a surprise.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Every now and then, it\u2019s better to remind your loved ones of how much you love them– and with a gift, this reminder comes without necessarily having to break a sweat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So what do all of these love languages result in? What are the benefits of implementing them in your relationships? A plethora of benefits!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They promote selflessness in the relationship. When you choose to commit yourself to learning your loved one\u2019s language instead of trying to convince them to learn yours, you\u2019re putting their needs before yours. And when your partner does the same, the relationship works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, and this is incredibly important, learning the five languages helps maintain intimacy. You\u2019re both constantly learning about each other, connecting, and developing a deeper, more meaningful bond. When this happens, you will feel more intimately connected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The love languages don’t just apply to romantic partners; they apply to your relationships with your friends, your children, and even your co-workers. Everyone expresses love differently, and your language may even change as you grow and mature, but learning each other\u2019s languages? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s more than worth it. And you and your partner will be on the same level, not necessarily native in the same language, but you\u2019re fluent in what your partner wants and needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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