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Types Of Love Languages: We all have our own ways of expressing and receiving love. When it comes to relationships, humans have their own love languages in which they express their love towards each other. The concept of love languages was introduced by Gary Chapman according to whom we receive and perceive love differently. In his book, The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts, Gary Chapman describes five varied love languages. The book was published in 1992 and tells how humans give and receive love.

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Five Different Love Languages

1. Words Of Affirmation

Words of affirmation are a type of love language where we use words to express our love and care. You express your emotions, feelings and care through words or affirmations. People with words of affirmation as their love language get immensely happy with words full of love and care from their partner. Even a short note can make their day and fill them with happiness and enthusiasm.

2. Quality Time

Everyone loves to spend quality time with their partner, but someone whose love language is quality time demands undivided attention from their partner. For them, the time you spend with them is extremely important. People with this love language love when you are with them, give them your undivided attention, making eye contact and actively listening to their concerns.

3. Physical Touch

From kisses, cuddles, and hugs to intimacy, physical touch is also a love language. People with physical touch as their love language express their feelings through touch. You show your love to your partner by kissing them, hugging them, cuddling with them and sharing intimate moments.

4. Acts Of Service

Acts of service are simple yet beautiful things that you do for your partner. This can involve helping them with simple house chores, running errands, and putting gas in the car among others. By doing these acts of service, you make your partner's life easy and show that you are there for them whenever they need you.

5. Receiving Gifts

For people with a love language as receiving gifts, giving and receiving gifts showcases their love, affection and care. If you love giving or receiving gifts such as chocolates, flowers, letters or any other thoughtful present, then this might be your love language. The gesture and feelings behind giving and receiving the gifts matter the most to people with this love language.