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There\u2019s a reason why the book The 5 Love Languages <\/em>is a New York Times bestseller with over 20 million copies sold worldwide and counting. The author, Dr. Gary Chapman, proclaims that this book is the secret to love that lasts. As it turns out, millions of couples across the globe can confirm that understanding the 5 Love Languages helped them build a solid relationship foundation, and a healthy, lasting relationship with mutual respect.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve probably heard the expression, \u201cWe just speak different languages\u201d when a friend has complained about relationship conflict. Similarly, couples in unhealthy relationships often lament that they don\u2019t \u201cget their needs met\u201d, they \u201cdon\u2019t see eye to eye\u201d, or \u201ccan\u2019t get on the same page\u201d.<\/p>\n

Perhaps the key to getting your needs met, getting on the same page and speaking each other\u2019s language is to read The 5 Love Languages <\/em>and communicate your primary love language to each other.<\/em><\/strong> <\/em>In this renowned relationship advice book, Dr. Gary Chapman explains that the secret to real love that lasts is not only understanding what your love language is, but also understanding and accommodating your partner\u2019s love language.<\/p>\n

Since February is Love Month and The 5 Love Languages<\/em> has helped so many couples love each other better, we thought we\u2019d provide a thorough and detailed overview of the 5 Love Languages in this article.<\/p>\n

What Are the 5 Love Languages?<\/h2>\n

Take a moment to review the different love languages, and let your intuition guide you on which are the most important to you.<\/strong> Below are the 5 Love Languages as outlined by Dr. Gary Chapman:<\/p>\n

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  1. Words of Affirmation<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Quality Time<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Gifts<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Acts of Service<\/strong><\/li>\n
  5. Physical Touch<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Let\u2019s discuss each of these 5 love languages in more detail. With this thorough overview below, you can discover what your primary love language is, as well as your partner\u2019s. This way, you can know and love each other better, and build a healthy relationship where you meet each other\u2019s emotional needs on a deeper level than you ever thought was possible.<\/p>\n

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    Love Language #1: Words of Affirmation<\/h2>\n

    Healthy communication is key in relationships, and a fundamental component of healthy communication is words of affirmation. This includes verbal compliments, words of encouragement, kind words, and words of appreciation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Many couples have yet to fully recognize the power of verbally affirming each other.<\/strong> For example, there are men who think to themselves, She already knows she\u2019s beautiful and she gets compliments on her looks all the time, I don\u2019t need to tell her. <\/em>Or, She already knows she\u2019s mega successful, I don\u2019t need to compliment her on her achievements. <\/em>However, even if a beautiful, smart and accomplished woman gets compliments all the time, there\u2019s only one person<\/em> she truly wants those words of affirmation from the most, and that\u2019s her partner. <\/strong>For many women, compliments on her physical appearance mean absolutely nothing unless those affirmations are coming from the man she loves.<\/p>\n

    Women make the same mistake all the time: failing to provide their partner with words of affirmation. She might think, He acts so confident, the last thing he needs is an ego rub from me. <\/em>Confidence, however, is oftentimes a mask or illusion. He may need verbal affirmations just as much as she does.<\/p>\n

    How much or little you require words of affirmation to feel loved depends on if this love language is one of your primary love languages. Later in this article, we\u2019ll help you discover how to go about deciphering what your love language is, but in your heart of hearts, you likely already know. Below are some examples of words of affirmation that could be continuous in relationships where couples are accommodating this need:<\/p>\n