QUALITY TIME
In Quality Time,
nothing says “I love
you” like full, undivided
attention. Being there for this
type of person is critical,
but really being there—with the
TV off, fork and knife down,
and all chores and
tasks on standby—makes you
feel truly special and loved.
Distractions, postponed activities,
or the failure to listen can
be especially hurtful.
ACTS OF SERVICE
Can helping with homework
really be an expression of
love? Absolutely! Anything you
do to ease the burden of
responsibilities weighing on an
“Acts of Service” person
will speak volumes. The words
he or she most wants to hear: “Let me
do that for you.” Laziness,
broken commitments,
and making more work for them
tell speakers of
this language their feelings
don’t matter.
WORDS OF AFFIRMATION
Actions don’t always speak
louder than words. If this is
your love language, unsolicited
compliments mean the
world to you. Hearing the words,
“I love you,” are important—
hearing the reasons behind that
love sends your spirits
skyward. Insults can leave you
shattered and are not
easily forgotten.
RECIEVING GIFTS
Don’t mistake this love
language for materialism; the
receiver of gifts thrives
on the love, thoughtfulness, and effort
behind the gift. If you speak
this language, the perfect gift or
gesture shows that you are
known, you are cared for, and
you are prized above
whatever was sacrificed to
bring the gift to you. A
missed birthday or a hasty,
thoughtless gift would be
disastrous—so would the
absence of everyday gestures.
which are you?