What makes me fell loved?

GCF- SR Ladies

The 5 LOVE

LANGUAGES

1. WORDS OF AFFIRMATION

- can be verbal compliments- words of encouragement

Examples….

• I like for you to tell me I am attractive/handsome

• I like it when you compliment my achievements

• I feel loved when you tell me how much you appreciate me.

2.QUALITY TIME

-is more than proximity, it about focusing all your energy on your mate.

- Quality conversation involves sharing experiences, thoughts , feelings and desires

in a friendly uninterrupted context.

Examples:

• I like to sit close to you..• I like taking long walks with you.

• I like to spend one on one time with you.

3. RECEIVING GIFTS• Some mates respond well to

visual symbols of love• These gifts need not to come every day or

every week.• They don’t need to cost a lot of money.• If your mate relates to the language of

receiving gifts any visible sign of your love will leave them feeling happy and secure in your relationship.

EXAMPLES

• I like it when you give me gifts• Visible symbols of love(gifts) are very

important to me.• I feel loved when you celebrate my birthday

with a gift.• I know you are thinking of me when you give

me a gift.

4. ACTS OF SERVICE• Household chores in the house can be an

undeniable expression of love.• It is important to identify what specific acts of

service that your spouse really appreciates.• It is important to do this acts of service out of

love and not obligation.

EXAMPLES

• I feel loved when you help me with my jobs and around the house• I feel loved when you enthusiastically do some

task I have requested.

5. PHYSICAL TOUCH• Many mates feel the most loved when they

receive physical contact from their partner.• A mate who speaks this love language loudly,

physical touch can make or break the relationship.

• They can be big acts such as back massages or lovemaking or little acts such as touches on the cheek or a hand on the shoulder.

EXAMPLES:• Kissing me unexpectedly excites me• I feel secure when you are touching me.• I feel whole when we hug.

SHARING TIME

What is your love language? What makes you feel loved?