GARY CHAPMAN's five love languages
Dr Gary Chapman introduced the five love languages in 1992 in his book 'The five love languages: how to express heartfelt commitment to your mate'. The idea behind it is that there's roughly five different ways in which people express and experience love:
- Words of affirmation
- Acts of service
- Receiving gifts
- Quality time
- Physical touch
THE SECRET TO A GOOD RELATIONSHIP
According to Chapman, people often have a primary love language, but it's also possible that you can identify with more than one. By understanding, respecting and speaking each other's love language, partners feel a deeper emotional connection and can build a better relationship.
THE 5 BEST GIFTS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY
Just for Valentine's Day, we've paired the five love languages with five loving gifts, all starring flowers. What are you waiting for? Discover your valentine's primary love language and get started. Success is guaranteed!
LOVE LANGUAGE 1: words of affirmation
People with this love language feel most loved by hearing positive and edifying words. Compliments, encouragement and expressing appreciation and love are very important to them.
Does your valentine feel most appreciated when you put your love into words? Then surprise your loved one with this Valentine's bouquet with a personalised love poem.
LOVE LANGUAGE 2: acts of SERVICE
For people with this love language, actions are more powerful than words. They feel loved when their partner makes an effort to help them or perform tasks. They are mainly concerned with showing devotion through concrete actions.
Are deeds more important than words for your valentine? Then this homemade Valentine's breakfast with edible flowers is the perfect Valentine's Day gift.
LOVE LANGUAGE 3: RECEIVING GIFTS
Some people feel most appreciated when they receive tangible symbols of love. This is not necessarily about material value, but the idea that someone is thinking of them and making an effort to pick out a gift.
Is your sweetheart especially happy when you give them a tangible symbol of your romance? Then present them with this ultimate Valentine's bouquet full of symbolism.
LOVE LANGUAGE 4: QUALITY TIME
This love language is all about giving undivided attention and spending time with your valentine. For people with this love language, being together and actively listening to each other is the most important thing. Distractions (by checking your phone, for example) should be minimal for them to feel fully loved.
Do you make your valentine happy when you spend quality time with them? Spend an afternoon in the kitchen together and make these delicious tarlets with edible flowers.
LOVE LANGUAGE 5: PHYSICAL TOUCH
Physical contact, such as walking hand-in-hand, hugging, kissing and other forms of touch, are crucial for people with this love language. Physical closeness and touch are essential for them to feel loved.
Is physical touch your valentine's primary love language? Then this romantic bath full of flowers is the perfect gift for them on February the 14th.
MORE present ideas FOR VALENTINES DAY
Can't get enough of our floral gift tips for Valentine's Day? Check out this tastily romantic Valentine's Day rose punch and our five practical tips for choosing a Valentine's Day bouquet. Prefer to give a Valentine's gift of plants? These green Valentine's gifts will make your loved one's heart beat faster. Don't forget to follow us on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook for your dose of floral inspiration!
Happy Valentine's Day!
