Thursday, February 25, 2010

What is your love language?

On the radio this morning the dj's were talking about what is your love language. I went to the KLOVE web site and they have a link to take a 30 second quiz or you may choose to do a personal profile which takes 10-15 minutes.

http://www.5lovelanguages.com/assessments/

Quality Time
In the vernacular of Quality Time, nothing says, “I love you,” like full, undivided attention. Being there for this type of person is critical, but really being there–with the TV off, fork and knife down, and all chores and tasks on standby–makes your significant other feel truly special and loved. Distractions, postponed dates, or the failure to listen can be especially hurtful.


Words of Affirmation
Actions don’t always speak louder than words. If this is your love language, unsolicited compliments mean the world to you. Hearing the words, “I love you,” are important–hearing the reasons behind that love sends your spirits skyward. Insults can leave you shattered and are not easily forgotten.

Receiving Gifts
Don’t mistake this love language for materialism; the receiver of gifts thrives on the love, thoughtfulness, and effort behind the gift. If you speak this language, the perfect gift or gesture shows that you are known, you are cared for, and you are prized above whatever was sacrificed to bring the gift to you. A missed birthday, anniversary, or a hasty, thoughtless gift would be disastrous–so would the absence of everyday gestures.

Acts of Service
Can vacuuming the floors really be an expression of love? Absolutely! Anything you do to ease the burden of responsibilities weighing on an “Acts of Service” person will speak volumes. The words he or she most want to hear: “Let me do that for you.” Laziness, broken commitments, and making more work for them tell speakers of this language their feelings don’t matter.

Physical Touch
This language isn’t all about the bedroom. A person whose primary language is Physical Touch is, not surprisingly, very touchy. Hugs, pats on the back, holding hands, and thoughtful touches on the arm, shoulder, or face–they can all be ways to show excitement, concern, care, and love. Physical presence and accessibility are crucial, while neglect or abuse can be unforgivable and destructive.

Which one is yours? Of course they can also overlap.

4 comments:

Queen B said...

physical touch

ooh-la-la ;)

LoSpace said...

I don't even have to take the quiz, it's gifts, then physical touch. But take away one, and the other can't fill that void...

Kim Thomas said...

If you listened to this in the morning on the way to work and then went to the website, were you playing on the internet during work hours?

Jane said...

One of my favorite books. Mine is service and words of affirmation.

Queen B - wow who knew??