The 1990s were filled with reasons to love. There was Kate and Leo in the iconic film Titanic, the lovable cast of Friends, and the empowering message of girl power from The Spice Girls.
This decade also brought a new perspective on love with the release of marriage counselor Gary Chapman’s self-help book, “The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts,” which introduced the idea that people give and receive love in five different ways.
Understanding and speaking your partner’s love language became a key component for a successful and satisfying relationship, as researched has shown that partners who do so have better quality relationships and increased sexual satisfaction.
Chapman’s theory highlights the five love languages as Acts of Service, Physical Touch, Quality Time, Gifts, and Words of Affirmation, offering ways to connect and express love in meaningful ways.
To identify your love language, ask yourself which description makes you feel the most loved, appreciated, and happy. Consider taking a love language quiz designed by Chapman to determine your primary love language and then encourage your partner to do the same.
