Love Languages Show A Way of Love
Love Languages are different ways of expressing our love for another on an emotional level. Gary Chapman, who is a marriage counselor for over 30 years has written a book about the five 
basic love languages that allow us to express ourselves emotionally. Each of these has a primary language in which they give or receive love. Connecting emotionally to each other is important and discovering what works for each of us in partnership is vital for a well balanced and long-lasting relationship.
Here are 5 ways of emotionally expressing our love for another that Gary Chapman has observed in his practice.
1. Words of Affirmation
Words of affirmation are usually words of appreciation or praise. We can thank someone for their unique ways that they show love, or acknowledging their gifts for who they are or what they do and how you appreciate them. Being thanking someone for the different ways that they show love (whether that be doing the dishes, giving a gift, spending an afternoon together, giving a massage) or praising someone for who they are, what they do, and what you appreciate about them.
2. Receiving Gifts
The Love Languages of receiving gifts has been perceived as an expression of exchange and love. Gift-giving is universal because there are beliefs created from our cultures that reside inside the human psyche that says if you love someone, you will give to them.
For many people receiving gifts is their primary love language and makes them feel deeply loved and cared for. If you’re married to someone whose primary love language is gift-giving, you will make your spouse feel loved and treasured by giving gifts on birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and especially on the “no occasion” days. It’s not about the price of the gift but the gesture that will count. From massage therapy, flowers, or picking a few flowers yourself, it’s the gesture that means a lot for those whose love language is receiving gifts.
3. Quality Time
If your spouse’s love language is quality time, giving your undivided attention is one of the best ways you can show your love. The love language of quality time is about really connecting with your partner and looking deep into their eyes, listening to every word, and interacting. This does not necessarily need to be lengthy; 15 or 20 minutes of listening and conversing will replenish their hearts with the energy of love. So, for example, turning off the TV and turning your attention on by consciously connecting with them will make this person feel very special and loved.
4. Physical Touch
The emotional power of loving physical touch is enormous. When in partnership, the love languages of physical touch can be from a very small gesture of holding hands or 
grazing your hand across a shoulder, or putting your hand on their leg while they are driving. Kissing and embracing and of course, sexual interaction is a very important part of relationships. Look directly into their eyes and connect. If your partner’s main love language is touch, take the initiative to reach out and touch gently touch them with feelings of love. Nothing communicates better for them.
If your single, receiving touch is still very important. Massage therapy is a great way to receive touch in an unconditionally loving way.
5. Acts of Service
This love language is great for all relationships and an easy way to show how you care. Simple acts of service help make other’s lives easier and smoother. Whether it’s helping out with a car’s oil check, errands, doing the dishes, or perhaps fixing something for them shows an act of kindness in service. Also, asking for help in a way that shows their skills also brings in trust and appreciation. There are easy ways to show your love, whether they are a partner, family member, or a friend.
Discov
er what your partner’s love language is and fill them up with love and appreciation every day. If you are single, remember to love yourself by being kind to yourself. This Valentines Day Returning Balance Therapies is offering $10.00 off of any treatment of Massage Therapy, Access Consciousness Bars work, and Colon Hydrotherapy. Purchase a gift certificate for someone special or treat yourself!