Love Languages!

I was in the shower this morning (you know, to be clean), and I started thinking about the five love languages. So here they are:

• Words of Affirmation
  Aside from verbal compliments, another way to communicate through “Words of Affirmation” is to offer encouragement. Here are some examples: reinforcing a difficult decision; calling attention to progress made on a current project; acknowledging a person’s unique perspective on an important topic.

• Quality Time
  Some spouses believe that being together, doing things together and focusing in on one another is the best way to show love. If this is your partner's love language, turn off the TV now and then and give one another some undivided attention.

• Gifts
  It is universal in human cultures to give gifts. They don't have to be expensive to send a powerful message of love. Spouses who forget a birthday or anniversary or who never give gifts to someone who truly enjoys gift giving will find themselves with a spouse who feels neglected and unloved.

• Acts of Service
  Discovering how you can best do something for your spouse will require time and creativity. These acts of service like vacuuming, hanging a bird feeder, planting a garden, etc., need to be done with joy in order to be perceived as a gift of love.

• Physical Touch Sometimes just stroking your spouse's back, holding hands, or a peck on the cheek will fulfill this need. (Or a hug!)
  

Now, my primary love language is Quality Time. If a friend won't spend time with me, I have a difficult time believing that they truly value the relationship and love me. But followed closely behind is Words of Affirmation. I treasure words like this, and trust me, I will never forget them! They make a HUGE impact in my life. Even an "I am proud of you" statement will make my day.

So, I leave this with a question: What is your love language (if I don't already know)? Take a minute to tell me, so that I may express to you, in your language, just how much I love and value you.