This is a Guest post by Yvette R. Toko
Marriage can be a wonderful union or it can go south
very quickly, when partners misunderstand one another's actions, on a regular
basis. Sometimes, it can even cause you to question your partner's love for
you. Author, Gary Chapman, informs us on his website about the Five Love Languages. Knowing which
one(s) your partner has can make communication better between you and your
spouse. He even has a link for knowing
the love language of your child.
Here are the five: words of affirmation, acts of
service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch. Who knew there are other ways besides talking
to show your partner what you need and what makes you smile.
Words of affirmation are using words that affirm
other people. Actions speaks louder than words for those that like acts of
service. Others feel most loved or cherished when they receive gifts. So I guess giving gifts to appreciate your
partner instead of waiting for a birthday or holiday are ideal for this
person.
Giving the other person your
undivided attention goes a long way with someone whose love language is quality
time. And lastly, appropriate physical
touch can also make a person feel loved.
There is a short quiz on Chapman's website and some
of the questions may make you laugh or may not be ideal to you, but make your
best choice and see where you land in the field of love languages.
Hopefully, these tips help you get to know your
spouse better and keep the spark in your marriage.
For more information and to take the quiz, go to
http://www.5lovelanguages.com/ and click on the words 'Discover your love
language.'
About Yvette R. Yoko
Yvette R. Toko is an author, a wife, mother, and
teacher. Yvette is the founder of Healing Words with Yvette. Yvette believes in
the power of words to heal. She uses words in all forms to encourage, uplift
and inspire herself and others. Her most important roles are being a wife,
mother, teacher and writer.
You can connect with Toko through her literary
works. She is the author of Wedding Quotes of Inspiration, a wedding book
filled with quotes to inspire married couples.
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