How Do We Say or Show Love?

In this episode, Cheddy and Michelle discuss:

• The Five Love Languages:
• Words of Affirmation
• Acts of Service
• Receiving Gifts
• Quality Time
• Physical Touch
• Ways to incorporate them into your life

Key takeaways:

• The Five Love Languages:

1. Words of Affirmation:
   1. Example: Compliments, affirmations, positive feedback
   2. Thoughts for self-reflection: Think about a time when you felt appreciated or recognized. How did it make you feel?
2. Acts of Service:
   1. Example: Doing chores, running errands, helping with tasks
   2. Thoughts for self-reflection: What are some tasks that you find difficult or unpleasant? How could someone help you with those tasks to show their love and support?
3. Receiving Gifts:
   1. Example: Surprise presents, tokens of affection
   2. Thoughts for self-reflection: When have you received a gift that meant a lot to you? Why did it mean so much?
4. Quality Time:
   1. Example: Spending one-on-one time together, being fully present
   2. Thoughts for self-reflection: Think about a time when you felt truly connected with someone. What was happening during that time?
5. Physical Touch:
   1. Example: Hugs, holding hands, cuddling
   2. Thoughts for self-reflection: What physical touch do you find most comforting? Why is that type of touch important to you?

• Identify your own love language and that of your partner
• Show appreciation and affection in ways that speak to each other's love languages
• Consistently make an effort to show love and affection

       It's important to note that love can take many forms and that the types of love can overlap and coexist in different ways. The type of love that one experiences can change over time, and it's possible to feel different types of love for different people and at different times in one's life.

       Remember,  everyone has different love languages, and it's also possible for someone to value multiple love languages. By reflecting on these prompts, you can gain insight into what type of love and affection resonates with you and how you can best express love to others.

“It’s taking the time to truly acknowledge how other people express love. So that kind of awareness. That’s what this tool is for -is to build awareness to recognize, “ohhh, they’re trying to show me that they care about me.’” -Michelle Wickman

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