Claire BrogdonComment

THE LOVE LANGUAGES

Claire BrogdonComment
THE LOVE LANGUAGES

Here are a few fun ideas for communicating with your partner using the love languages! Comment below for others! :)

WORDS OF AFFIRMATION

  • Surprise them with a sweet note in their bag or on a mirror

  • Brag about them on Facebook or Instagram

  • Set an alarm to send them a random encouraging text

  • Give them a call, just to say Hello

  • Praise them whenever they do something good, even if it’s small

  • Brag on them in front of their friends/family

  • Don’t be too harsh or critical of their mistakes

  • Give them a compliment

  • When giving criticism, start, and end by saying something positive or giving praise

RECEIVING GIFTS

  • Remember their favorite food and send them something to be delivered

  • Give them flowers or a card just because

  • Bring them something back from a trip that reminds you of them

  • Create a Spotify playlist for them

  • Send them a care package of their favorite things

  • Sneak a treat in their bag or lunchbox

  • Pick an odd holiday and get them a gift for the occasion, for example, National Skittles day

  • Get them merch from their favorite band, movie, or Author

  • Get them something thoughtful for a momentous occasion or special moment

ACTS OF SERVICE

  • Offer to help them with their work or a project

  • Make them a cup of coffee in the morning

  • Help them clean their room or run an errand

  • Offer to drive them somewhere

  • Cook them a meal

  • Carry their bag

  • Ask if they need anything when you run to the supermarket

  • Get them medicine when their sick

  • Simply ask them how they're doing

  • Follow through on tasks, be consistent

PHYSICAL TOUCH

  • Give them a massage or scratch their back

  • Dance with them in your living room

  • Give them a kiss or a hug

  • Play wrestle or tickle them

  • Cuddle them while watching tv/movie

  • Hold their hand

  • Help style them or get them dressed

  • Give random touches on the arms or leg when you’re talking

  • Teach them a sport that requires close contact

  • Play with their hair

QUALITY TIME

  • Set a regular date night every week

  • Watch your favorite show or movie together

  • Run an errand together

  • Exercise or take a walk

  • Learn something new together, and enroll in a class - like cooking or dancing

  • Play a board game or cards

  • Plan a weekend trip

  • Bring them to a concert or sporting event

  • Pick them up from work

  • Read a book together

  • Go to church

  • Stop and listen to them when they want to talk

  • Plan a phone call or facetime date

  • Give them your attention when you two are together, try to stay off your phone