The Five Love Languages

Everyone expresses love differently. "The Five Love Languages" is a popular book that explores the ways people express their love to and receive love from their partners.

Words of Affirmation

Encourage your spouse in her achievements. Use kind words or compliment her to uplift her.

Quality Time

Spend time with your spouse. Look him in the eye when you converse, and give him your undivided attention. Take a walk with him or play a game together.

Receiving Gifts

You need not spend a lot of money on a gift, but a token to show that you were thinking of her will go far. Sometimes your spouse does not need a physical gift, but desires the gift of your presence in tough or joyous times.

Acts of Service

Provide your spouse with a clean, quiet home after work, wash the dog or take the car to the shop for an oil change. These are all examples of acts of service.

Physical Touch

Touching can vary from holding hands, hugging or intercourse. Close the physical gap between yourself and your spouse and she will feel your love.

References

• "The Five Love Languages;" Gary Chapman; 2004