Love Languages

Many Love Languages

There are many languages of love. When you love with your own love language, others may not get the message. When others love you with their love language, you may not get it. When we all are neglecting to love ourselves, we may not even know love.

Experimenting with loving is the key. When you do not know how to love or feel loved, experiment. When you do not know, try something new and observe what works. Never assume there is only your way, because it will block the flow of love.

Love is a choice. Love is a language. Love is a gift. Love is an experience.

When at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. When you don’t know how to love, observe and learn. When there is upset and anger, fear and judgment, love will be resisted and resented. When you withhold love, you block your mind and heart from receiving love.

Love is complex, because it is defined in a variety of ways. Some feel love, as an emotion, chemistry or physical attraction. Some hear love as words of affirmation and tone of voice. Some see love as service, helpfulness and words of kindness.

When we try to “get” love our way and “get” love their way, we miss their giving. When we wish to hear loving words, but receive a gift, we may not feel it. When we want some special time alone and get a rose instead, we may not receive the love being given. Everyone receives love differently in their own unique way.

Try offering all five love languages and observe which one works the best. 1) Gifts? or 2) Quality time together? 3) Affection and touch? or 4) Acts of service? 5) Affirming and loving words?

For those who don’t combine love languages well…. Consider a special card and flowers with loving words written inside. Try making your loved one their favorite meal or restaurant food with hugs and kisses too! Try out listening and watching to see what they enjoy receiving. (And if you cannot figure it out, ask directly.)

Another tip: Notice what they do for you to show they love! What you do for others is usually the way you want to be loved. Gifts, Acts of Service, Affection and Touch, Affirming Words, and Quality Time. See 5LoveLanguages.com for assessment and more info. Make sure you let them know what pleases you most as well.

For some of us, having our love received is our greatest affirmation of love. When we know our love works, we feel loved. Love yourself and others by valuing who they are and what they share. Smiling with unconditional Love for You! Betty Lue

The only mistake we ever make is when we forget to Love. Betty Lue

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