Are you looking to love your partner more in a way that will be well-received? Gary Chapman has written in his book 'The Five Love Languages,' that there are different ways to express and receive love, and each person appreciates certain types of love more than others. It’s really helpful to know what your Love Language is so that you have an understanding of what you need and how you best receive love. Understanding your Love Language and your partner’s can also help in understanding what you both need to feel fulfilled, as well as help with conflict resolution. Giving your partner love in their Love Language is a game changer. Your partner's Love Language might not be the same as yours. When couples have different primary Love Languages, there are bound to be misunderstandings. A quick way to determine your partner’s Love Language is to observe how they show love to the people they love. We are not limited to just needing one type of Love Language; we tend to fall a bit higher in one area, and lower in others. So let’s take a look at the 5 Types of Love Languages: 1) ACTS OF SERVICE: This person prefers to be shown how much you care. For instance, you might take something off their plate by doing household chores, picking up the kids, dry cleaning, etc. 2) RECEIVING GIFTS: This person appreciates receiving a physical representation of how much the person loves them. It does not have to be expensive, but really it is the thought that counts, and the gift is a symbol of how well you like them, listen to them, or know them. You can give them something you know they would appreciate and enjoy. This is not to be confused with materialism. 3) QUALITY TIME: This is about prioritizing your time with your partner, and creating intentional time so that you can connect emotionally with your partner with no distractions, whereby you can truly listen to them and engage with them. It is often helpful to plan these special times, that can entail going out to dinner, a game night, or even watching a movie together. 4) WORDS OF APPRECIATION: This could take the form of written or verbal praise about how much you appreciate your partner, and how much they are loved, and why. You could give them affirmation about their personal qualities, such as how kind, compassionate, flexible or thoughtful they are. You may want to leave notes for them in their work bag letting then know what you are grateful for and the things that you love about them. 5) PHYSICAL TOUCH: This is about feeling loved, secure and comfortable when you are connected physically to your partner. Here the physical body is used to express connection and love, i.e. holding hands, kissing, hugging, caressing, or giving a massage. This touch should be timely, appropriate, and of the kind of touch and intensity that your partner appreciates. Love Languages enhance your relationship by promoting selflessness, creating empathy, helping maintain intimacy, aiding in personal growth, and helping one share love in meaningful ways. Love Languages also apply to relationships between parents and children, among coworkers, and among friends. To figure out your Love Language, you can take the Love Language Quiz by Gary Chapman on the 5 Love Languages website: (https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes), or ask yourself about the things that are important to you, that make you feel most appreciated, valued, and loved. For many people whatever they value the most, whatever makes them feel most loved, is something that probably was lacking long ago growing up in childhood. It is suggested that you have open, honest conversations with your partner by asking: “What’s the best way I can show you my love and appreciation?” Understanding and incorporating love languages into your relationship helps to ensure that you and your partner are going to feel more fulfilled in the relationship.