The 5 Love Languages Explained: How to Use Them on Valentines Day
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Love is in the air and it speaks in five different ways! Let this be your ultimate guide to connect with the people close to you. From sweet words, thoughtful gestures, and little tokens of love, learn the languages and utilise them this Valentine’s Day!
Words of Affirmation
People who speak this love language thrive on compliments, encouragement, and a little “I love you” unexpectedly! Sweet words hit different, especially on Valentine's Day!
Make someone feel seen and special by reminding the people you love of your gratitude and appreciation with fun little phrases. This language is all about turning simple sayings into meaning! 💖
For Lovers
Write a Letter
Let them know how much they mean to you! Because sometimes, the most thoughtful gift is a handwritten note that they’ll treasure forever 💘
For Friends
Send a Sweet Text
The simplest message can make their day, like a quick “thinking of you” or a silly inside joke to remind them how much you appreciate them!
Acts of Service
This language is all about showing your appreciation by asking yourself, “what can I do to make their day better?" Acts of Service is love in motion - helping the people who matter to you! Whether you’re picking up their favourite snack, helping out with a chore together, or planning a cute surprise, the best way to say “I care about you” is with a helping hand. 💌
For Lovers
Cook Their Favourite Food
Lightening their load and tackling the little things make life easier! This Valentine’s Day, the best way to show your appreciation is by cooking up their favourite dinner and letting your care for them show 🥘
For Friends
Help Them Tackle a Task
Friends feel your appreciation through action! Help them with a chore they’ve been putting off, or even running small errands together! Little gestures, like helping carry a bag - these thoughtful actions show lots of meaning!
Gift Giving
Gift giving is not about the price, but about the thoughtfulness, care, and meaning behind each gesture. Whether that be surprising them with a gift they've been wanting for a couple of months or getting something that reminds you of them! These chosen gifts turn ordinary things into cherished keepsakes. Sometimes, the best way to say “I care about you” is a wrapped reminder 💌
For Lovers
Thoughtful Gestures
If receiving gifts is your partner’s love language, it's all about small (or big) gestures to show you care! You don’t need to splurge (or maybe you can… no one is holding you back!) - something meaningful speaks volumes. This can turn anything into a special memory for them!
For Friends
Get Their Favourite Snacks
Nothing feels better when your friends bring your favourite snack! These small gestures really make a person with this love language feel seen and appreciated. Yes, there is even a meaning behind something small as getting their favourite snacks - the thought of you remembering these small quirks is the ultimate action to make your friendships stronger.
Quality Time
This language is about being fully present and making memories together! It’s about shared moments that make hearts feel full. It could be a cosy movie night, a long walk, or even just hanging out and doing nothing 💌 Those with this love language don’t care about what they're doing, instead, they just want to spend time with you!
For Lovers
Uninterrupted Focused Conversations
Nothing makes a person with this love language feel more loved than undivided attention. From talking about something so trivial, going to dinner together, or simply being in the same room - giving your partner your full attention is the best way to show you care this Valentine’s Day!
For Friends
Do Meaningful Activities Together
Soostudionz - Valentines Day Jewellery Making Class
@soostudionz is hosting a Jewellery Making Class that you and your BFF’s could do for your Galentine’s Day this 14th 👯♀️
You get to make two pieces of handmade jewellery whilst enjoying a summer cocktail and dessert.
Commemorate this day with their instax polaroid photobooth and an exclusive gift bag 💫
Physical Touch
Touch is speaking in secret codes! This language is all about connection through closeness - that could be a hug, holding hands, or even a little nudge that can speak volumes! These little things can make someone feel seen and safe ❤️🩹
For Lovers
Closeness and Connection
Going on a romantic walk, holding hands, and getting cosy for a movie night sounds like someone with this love language’s dream day!
For Friends
Give Hugs
With our closest friends, hugs don’t always make the regular rotation.. maybe because we’re already so comfortable, or maybe because we just know. Our favourite people deserve to be held close - especially on a day all about love!
Have a lovely Valentine's Day, Beauties x
