How to Show Someone They're Loved Based On Their Love Language
It would be a simple world if everybody had the same love language, but no matter who you surround yourself with, everybody gives and receives love in different ways. To learn your own love language and recognize others’ gives us the ability to be intentional in the ways we show our appreciation!
It first starts with yourself. If you don’t know your particular love language, head over to 5 Love Languages and take the short quiz. If you love it, encourage your friends, family, and significant other to take it too! We find this topic of love languages to be an amazing conversation starter between friends, coworkers, and significant others. It’s a great way to learn and build a stronger connection with them!
Next, gather some ideas you can use to show your affection. Knowing someone’s love language and showing it in a way you know will be well-received is a great way to strengthen any relationship! Here are a few ideas to show your love and appreciation for someone based on their love language:
Words of Affirmation
- Leave sticky notes of appreciation
- Say “I am grateful that you…”
- Share what you love about them
- Give them a shout-out on social media
- Send a thoughtful letter in the mail
- Give genuine compliments
- Text “I’m proud of you for…”
- Show your admiration for their work
- Give them a call to say you love them
- Say “It impressed me when you...”
Gift Giving
- Make a playlist for them
- Buy a souvenir from your travels
- Bring back coffee or flowers
- Pay for the meal
- Pack a thoughtful gift in their bag
- Purchase an experience you both can enjoy
- Sign them up for a class they’re been eyeing on
- Send a small gift through the mail
- Give them a gift card to their favorite place
- Send a surprise package to school or work
Acts of Service
- Make the morning coffee/tea
- Offer breakfast in bed
- Get the car washed
- Clean the room or house
- Walk the dog
- Help with heavy bags
- Drive them somewhere
- Fold and put away the laundry
- Bring back their favorite snack or drink
- Decorate their workspace
Quality Time
- Schedule a consistent date night
- Grab lunch with them on breaks
- Go on a vacation with them
- Walk and talk after dinner
- Cook together
- Do a workout class together
- Pick up a new hobby together
- Turn off the TV and talk
- Run errands together
- Head out for a coffee date
Physical Touch
- Give a backscratch or massage
- Hold their hand while walking
- Give a hug or kiss, just because
- Do their hair or makeup
- Dance with them
- Sit next to them
- Give a piggyback ride
- Fix their clothing or hair for them
- Give a pat on the back
- Let them sit on your lap
We could always spread a little bit more love and be a little bit more intentional about how we show it. Use some of these ways to love someone this month and share your experience with us on social media @thestarttodaybrand!