What's Your Love Language?

​I'm going to finish up the topic for this month by talking about how to strengthen your relationships (all of them, not just your romantic one) by how you show your love. People tend to show love the way they prefer to receive it. In his book, “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts,” Dr. Gary Chapman details what those five languages of love might look like:

• Quality Time
• Physical Touch
• Gift-giving
• Acts of service
• Words of Affirmation

By understanding how you give love, you can better express your needs to your partner while also understanding how to make them feel loved in return.

Do you know which “love languages” do you speak? What about your loved ones? To take the official quiz, visit this website: https://www.5lovelanguages.com

There are countless ways for people to show their love to one another, many more than just saying the words, “I love you.”

If you and your loved ones are big on physical touch, cuddling, holding hands, and massaging one another may show this love.

If your loved one isn’t big into talking, create a way for both of you to say “I love you” without words. Try three taps on the other person, for example.

Take time to have a conversation with your loved one about what they like and want more of. Do they like it when you text them “good morning!” every morning? Do they like it when you hold their hand in public? Having these conversations makes you better equipped to show your love in an effective way.

How do you show your love to your loved ones?

Remember, I'm always here to help. Email me if you have any questions regarding love languages at ContactToni@drToniCamacho.com ​