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You go wild for bold declarations of love and affection, and need to hear your partner express how you make them feel. Whether things are going great in your relationship or you've hit a rough patch, communication is king.
If you want to know more about using your love language to address your needs, it might help to check out these resources with strategies to help you maintain healthy, loving partnerships:
If you feel like your partner isn't meeting your needs, you don't have to let the situation stand. Advocate for your own happiness, and move on if your partner is unable to provide the kind of love you're looking for.
When your partner is with you, they need to be with you. What's the point of being in a relationship is you aren't spending time together, right? Eye contact and active listening are the name of the game. And of course—cell phones down please.
If you want to know more about using your love language to address your needs, it might help to check out these resources with strategies to help you maintain healthy, loving partnerships:
If you feel like your partner isn't meeting your needs, you don't have to let the situation stand. Advocate for your own happiness, and move on if your partner is unable to provide the kind of love you're looking for.
No, you're not greedy or spoiled—you just like to know that your partner is thinking about you and knows how to surprise you with the perfect little trinket. You appreciate any meaningful token that speaks to your connection and shows that your partner knows what's important to you.
If you want to know more about using your love language to address your needs, it might help to check out these resources with strategies to help you maintain healthy, loving partnerships:
If you feel like your partner isn't meeting your needs, you don't have to let the situation stand. Advocate for your own happiness, and move on if your partner is unable to provide the kind of love you're looking for.
No, you don't need to be waited on hand and foot—you just want a partner who's thinking about you and is willing to put in the time and effort to meet your needs. You cherish even the smallest of favors, whether it's warming up the car for you in the morning, or taking care of the laundry when you've been on your feet all day.
If you want to know more about using your love language to address your needs, it might help to check out these resources with strategies to help you maintain healthy, loving partnerships:
If you feel like your partner isn't meeting your needs, you don't have to let the situation stand. Advocate for your own happiness, and move on if your partner is unable to provide the kind of love you're looking for.
No, that doesn't mean you crave sex 24/7—but you do love to feel connected to your partner. From holding hands, to a warm hug, to a late-night cuddle sesh, you need to feel your partner's attraction...and body heat.
If you want to know more about using your love language to address your needs, it might help to check out these resources with strategies to help you maintain healthy, loving partnerships:
If you feel like your partner isn't meeting your needs, you don't have to let the situation stand. Advocate for your own happiness, and move on if your partner is unable to provide the kind of love you're looking for.