Modern Love Mag Issue 1 | Page 21

The Best Way To Say I Love You
21 their love in a certain , personal way . It ’ s the way that would make themselves feel loved when others use these expressions . At the same time , this way often does not overlap with the way their partner would feel and express love .
Chapman went on to solving the dilemma . He developed the concept of “ Five Love Languages .” This approach helps people express and receive love through one of five psychological expressions :
• Words of affirmation
• Quality time
• Receiving gifts
• Acts of service
• Physical touch
Words of affirmation can light a fire of emotions many people .
Chapman found that almost everybody enjoys all these expressions to some degree . But people will usually experience one of them much stronger than all others . It is what actually makes them FEEL loved . He encourages people to find out which is this primary love language of their partner . Once identified , they can supply their partner with lots of love through this expression . Communication gets comfortable .
The Five Love Languages
# 1 Words of Affirmation
Say it with words ! Make verbal compliments ! Words can communicate love in powerful ways . Words form the primary love language of many people . It is not always about saying “ I love you .” Using words , Love is best expressed in simple , straightforward statements of affirmation , such as :
“ You look stunning in that dress .”
“ I love how you care about me .”
“ You always make me feel so good .”
# 2 . Quality Time
Does your partner need your full , undivided attention ? Does your partner light up when you share quality conversations and activities ? Then “ Quality Time ” is their primary love language . That means you

“ People say or do wonderful things , but their partners would just not understand .”

Quality time can be full of love .