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5 Love Languages: How to Keep the Romance in Your Relationship
Each of us likes a certain manifestation of love and attention. And it does not always coincide with the partner's preferences, and his - with ours. Sometimes this can lead to misunderstanding or even discord. That is why it is important to define the so-called "love languages". This will help to better understand each other and maintain warmth in the relationship.
In recent years, the theory of "5 love languages" has become very popular, so we decided to briefly and clearly tell you all the most important things so that you can better understand yourself and your partner. By the way, the theory will tell you how to be more attentive not only in romantic relationships, but also in friendships, and sometimes even in business.
Words of Encouragement
There are those among us who need to be appreciated and praised. It helps them feel important, and the right words give them confidence and create a feeling of wings behind their back. For such people, it is important that their strengths are truly believed in, and not just admired for their achievements. Instead of pointing out their shortcomings, they need to be told more often about their advantages, and then they will be ready to move mountains for you.
Time
It is important for other people to spend time together, pay attention to each other, talk, and not just be in the same house, each with their own smartphone or in their own room. If your partner's language is time, then understand one thing: you need to listen to them, show empathy where necessary, and not rush to solve the problem they share with you. Try not to advise or try to help right away, but just sympathize.
Touches
Everything is clear here: it is important for these people to touch their partner as often as possible. They like to hold hands, they need to be hugged, kissed. Tactile receptors are decisive for such people. But there is one nuance: not everything that you like will be pleasant for your partner, so it is better to ask how he feels about it.
Gifts
People with the following love language enjoy receiving gifts. But it's not about the material value of the gifts, but about how carefully they were chosen. It will be especially nice if they are memorable things: a card, poems, a collection of songs that were put together especially for you, and other gifts that bring joy and a smile. For such people, the price of the gift does not matter at all: only the time spent on preparing the surprise and the emotions it brings are important.
Help
For such a person, real actions matter, not words and gifts. Helping with cleaning the house, babysitting, walking the dog, fixing the faucet and other real actions are the best ways to express feelings. Of course, nowadays many couples share household chores, so in this case it is worth choosing something that goes beyond the household routine. For example, unexpectedly cook dinner or offer him/her a day off from household chores.
It is interesting that one person can have several love languages, some of them will just be more pronounced, and some a little less. Of course, not everything in a relationship can be explained and laid out in chapters in a book, but such theories help to be more attentive to loved ones and to better know both yourself and others.