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Example:
If “Tom” has a primary language of touch—then hugs, kisses, and caresses would be appropriate to say Thank You.
If “Tom” has a primary language of gifts -- then perhaps a new golf club or video game might be nice to say Thank You.
If “Tom” primarily speaks love language of words of affirmation—then be sure to praise him during and after his service.
If “Tom” leans towards love language of quality time—then go someplace alone to hang out and spend time together, or send kids to bed early so you can cuddle and talk.
Finally, If indeed “Tom” primarily values love through giving and receiving of acts of service then find some ways for you to contribute to his life through some acts of service—pick up dry cleaning, wash his car, have dinner ready get house & kids cleaned before he gets home etc.
As I have told several of you…. We speak 5 unique languages.
It is not enough to just pick one and speak it to everyone in house.
If your son or daughter are “touch” kids and you primarily use words of affirmation to show love… chances are they are not feeling ALL love you are trying to show. A simple hug, or touching of toes while watching a video would go much much further for that “touch” kid.
Each person is unique. And they develop their own world accordingly. It actually is possible to be showing someone a HUGE amount of love—yet they complain they are not loved at all / or at least enough. This is a simple sad truth. The reason for it is they register love primarily in a love language that you are not using to give back.
So let’s fix that !!
If you are in a family or friendship with someone that is feeling under appreciated—take an inventory to discover their primary love language.
Then try for 20 days to daily show them 3 small doses of love in THEIR love language of choice.
When it is all done after 20 days… send me an email and tell me of all differences that came about from your giving love in way they needed it.
Until next time-- all best, Kate
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