Speak the language of love

Valentine's day couple exchanging gifts

Valentine’s Day. That one day of the year dedicated to the most wonderful emotions of all … love. Although it is one of the most important and studied human emotions, it’s sometimes still the least understood, because the way we experience and express it is influenced by personal conceptions. In short, not everyone loves or wants to be loved in the same way. Recently, scientists broke down this complex emotion into the five so-called ‘love languages’: quality time, physical touch, acts of service, giving and receiving gifts, and words of affirmation. So here are some ideas to spend Valentine’s Day in the most loving way, based on your primary love language.

Quality time

If your partner’s love language is quality time, the best thing to give them for Valentine’s Day is your undivided attention. Show that you are really present with them. Turn off the TV and the phone, forget the chores and tasks (or leave it to Gorenje appliances to make them simpler and faster). Pour yourselves a glass of wine and have a meaningful conversation. Plan a quality activity like a long walk or a picnic on the beach, a visit to an art gallery, a road trip, bowling, or dancing. If you have children, get a babysitter and go out of the house to reconnect.

Physical touch

A person whose primary love language is physical touch appreciates exactly that – a touch. One that makes them feel safe and cared for. And we’re not just talking inside the bedroom. For Valentine’s, you will make them feel most loved by giving them lots of hugs and kisses. If you’ll go on a date, hold hands. If you’ll spend time indoors, you can never go wrong with snuggling up and watching a good movie or giving a nice, soothing massage.

Acts of service

Can vacuuming be a sign of love? Absolutely. For people whose love language is acts of service, love is about making their life easier by easing the burden of responsibility. Especially in these hectic modern times, where most of us are overwhelmed with endless tasks on our to-do list. You can show your love by doing the laundry, doing grocery shopping, cleaning the house, or making your significant other breakfast in bed. Or a healthy smoothie that the food processor SB800LBW does in a flash.

Giving and receiving gifts

Thinking of gifts as just having materialistic value is false. Gifts have a deeper meaning behind them because the receiver recognizes the love, thoughtfulness, and effort behind the gift. When you receive the right gift, it shows that you are known, understood, and cared for. Gifts don’t need to be expensive, of course, but they should let your special someone know that you’ve thought about who they are as a person. Do they have a favourite flower? A band whose concert they’ve been wanting to see? A hobby they want to start? Have they been talking about a new dishwasher, such as the GV672C62, that would make their lives so much easier?

Words of affirmation

For people with this love language, words mean everything. Express your emotions to them and don’t stop with ‘I love you’. Write a poem, a letter, or a Valentine’s Day card describing more specifically why you love them, what makes them special, or what you appreciate about them. Surprise them with a sticky note on their car or tag them in a lovey-dovey post on your social media.

Whatever love language you speak, we hope you and your other half are heard. And not just on Valentine’s Day but on all days of the year.

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