Many ways exist to express or show our true feelings for our loved ones whether they are our spouses,our children or our friends.Getting to know our loved ones' primary 'love language'will help us to promote their personal growth and well being as well as our own.
Are you wondering why I am writing about love after Valentine's Day has ended?
I asked myself that question too,and I decided to write any way because love is,and should be, celebrated daily, throughout the year, and our lives.
It is necessary that we know what is really important to our loved ones so that we can do our part in enriching their lives and our lives as well. Getting to know our loved ones primary "love language",that thing that really makes him/her know we care,
will help us to promote their personal growth and well being as well as our own.
In his book: "The Five Love Languages",Gary Chapman does a wonderful job in identifying,describing, and explaining the five languages of love. He also emphasizes the importance of knowing our loved ones' primary love language and our own also.
According to Chapman, the 5 love languages are:
1. Words of Affirmation
2. Quality Time
3. Receiving Gifts
4. Acts of Service
5. Physical Touch
These,on the surface, are quite simple,but if we are using the wrong language in our interactions with those we love,we can see how easily problems can develop.
Love of spouses,children,and friends are so important to our overall well being. Let's take the time to identify and to speak the love languages of those we cherish and value.
What To Do Next:
* Identify your primary love language as well as the languages of your spouse, children,and friends;
* Use these languages daily in your interactions with your loved ones;
* Share your primary language with your loved ones so they can use your
language to encourage you.
