5 Love Languages

I think the one of the most valuable things I took away from college was the knowledge I gained about love languages. If you have not read The 5 Love Languages  by Gary Chapman, you really need to do so. I have always loved to read, but reading for school sometimes can be a challenge for me. However, that was not the case with this particular book.
This book is a Christian book, but it applies to everyone. It explains that there are 5 love languages - physical touch, words of affirmation, acts of service, quality time, and gifts.  These languages are not just for romantic relationships - they can be for your friends, family, as well as your significant others.
Everyone has a touch of all 5 languages, but typically one or two categories will stand out. For me, my two main ones are physical touch and quality time. This means that I feel loved and valued when I can hold hands, hug, or sit close to a friend or boyfriend. I also really enjoy just being together and doing activities that emphasizes our relationship - for my boyfriend and I this is playing racquetball and watching old movies.
I had kind of forgotten about the love languages recently - that is until my boyfriend got sick. I never realized just how much I value being close to him. I leave for a major trip next week and as a result I  cannot afford to get sick! I have been trying to keep my distance from Sky and it is simply no fun at all. Anyway if you are looking for a great read that will teach you more about how you best receive love or how to best express your love for someone, then check out this book!



All the best,
Malena