We in Telegram
Add news
March 2010 April 2010 May 2010 June 2010 July 2010
August 2010
September 2010 October 2010
November 2010
December 2010
January 2011
February 2011 March 2011 April 2011 May 2011 June 2011 July 2011 August 2011 September 2011 October 2011 November 2011 December 2011 January 2012 February 2012 March 2012 April 2012 May 2012 June 2012 July 2012 August 2012 September 2012 October 2012 November 2012 December 2012 January 2013 February 2013 March 2013 April 2013 May 2013 June 2013 July 2013 August 2013 September 2013 October 2013 November 2013 December 2013 January 2014 February 2014 March 2014 April 2014 May 2014 June 2014 July 2014 August 2014 September 2014 October 2014 November 2014 December 2014 January 2015 February 2015 March 2015 April 2015 May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 September 2015 October 2015 November 2015 December 2015 January 2016 February 2016 March 2016 April 2016 May 2016 June 2016 July 2016 August 2016 September 2016 October 2016 November 2016 December 2016 January 2017 February 2017 March 2017 April 2017 May 2017 June 2017 July 2017 August 2017 September 2017 October 2017 November 2017 December 2017 January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018 January 2019 February 2019 March 2019 April 2019 May 2019 June 2019 July 2019 August 2019 September 2019 October 2019 November 2019 December 2019 January 2020 February 2020 March 2020 April 2020 May 2020 June 2020 July 2020 August 2020 September 2020 October 2020 November 2020 December 2020 January 2021 February 2021 March 2021 April 2021 May 2021 June 2021 July 2021 August 2021 September 2021 October 2021 November 2021 December 2021 January 2022 February 2022 March 2022 April 2022 May 2022 June 2022 July 2022 August 2022 September 2022 October 2022 November 2022 December 2022 January 2023 February 2023 March 2023 April 2023 May 2023 June 2023 July 2023 August 2023 September 2023 October 2023 November 2023 December 2023 January 2024 February 2024 March 2024 April 2024 May 2024
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
News Every Day |

The best love language-inspired gifts and surprises, according to relationship therapists

Valentine's day dinner

Summary List Placement

If your constant compliments don't excite your partner the way they excite you, you might have different love languages.

The concept of love languages, or common ways humans give and receive love, was coined in 1992 in marriage counselor Gary Oldman's book "The 5 Love Languages."

The book, which Chapman based on years of his work in marriage counseling sessions, identified five love languages: words of affirmation, receiving gifts, quality time, physical touch, and acts of service. 

Chapman found that people felt unloved and misunderstood because their partners were employing love languages that they identified with, rather than the languages their partners subconsciously craved. 

Insider asked three therapists to share their favorite gift ideas inspired by the different love languages.

You can take a free online quiz to pinpoint your love languages here.

Receiving gifts

Gift-giving may seem straightforward when your partner's love language is receiving gifts. But putting thought into the meaning behind the gift can take it to a new level, Rachel Wright, a licensed marriage and family therapist in New York City, told Insider.

"Gifts are not just about materialism. They're about the thought behind the gift and/or what the gifts mean. When the recipient looks at the gift, they're often reminded with a smile of the person who gave it to them," Wright said.

That's why she suggested getting your loved one jewelry from their favorite local artist, a bright flower bouquet, or a candle. 

If you want to combine receiving gifts with another love language, Ric Mathews, a licensed psychologist and mental health counselor in New York City, suggested new bedding.

"It's a 3-in-1. For one, it's a gift. It's about touch. New sheets feel great on the skin. And quality time, because it gives you an excuse to 'break them in,'" Mathews told Insider.

Elizabeth McCorvey, a licensed social worker in North Carolina, suggested being "thoughtfully shady" and surprising your partner with gifts they planned on buying themself.

"Sneak a peek at your partner's Amazon or Barnes and Noble account and see what's on their wish list. Buy it all," McCorvey told Insider, adding that it's important to be mindful of any boundaries your partner has about looking at their phone.

If you go this route, don't forget to hide the confirmation email so your partner isn't privy to the surprise.

Words of affirmation

If your partner's love language is words of affirmation, their heart pitter-patters when you share a heartfelt compliment.

That's why Wright, Mathews, and McCorvey agreed that a sincere and thought-out note is the best gift you can give.

Wright suggested a hand-written card on cute stationery where you can divulge just how much your partner means to you.

If you want to up the creativity, Mathews suggested penning a lovey-dovey haiku poem and McCorvey suggested an appreciation jar filled with compliments and mini love-letters on slips of paper.

"I love this one because it's sweet and cheap, but you still have to put some thought into it," McCorvey said.

Quality time

If your partner's love language is quality time, nothing makes them happier than getting to make new and uninterrupted memories with you.

For this type of partner, Wright, Mathews, and McCorvey all stressed the importance of turning off your phone before an outing, whether it's an hours-long hike, dinner at a quiet restaurant, or a weekend getaway.

"Quality time is about energy and focus. So sitting down and putting down your phones can create an environment for some epic quality time," Wright said.

Physical touch

If your partner craves physical touch like hand-holding and hugs, take it to the next level with an at-home massage, new sex toy, or extra-large fluffy blanket for cuddles on the couch, McCorvey said.

Mathews suggested investing in a massage gun, which can help newbies give their partner's sore muscles a break.

Acts of service

If your partner identifies with acts of service, they feel loved when you do chores or run errands on their behalf, no questions asked.

Since running a load of laundry or washing the dishes doesn't sound super-sexy, McCorvey said claiming a specific chore as your own can make the gesture special.

"Find the task or chore that your partner enjoys the least, and take it on. It's your job now," said McCorvey.

You could also be of service to a cause your partner is passionate about, said Mathews.

"Find out your loved one's favorite charity and volunteer some of your time to it on their behalf. It shows that you not only care about them, but the things they care about," he said.

FOLLOW US: On Facebook

Join the conversation about this story »

NOW WATCH: We found the best way to fix broken makeup

Новости 24 часа

Армяне России поддерживают движение «Тавуш во имя Родины»

Trump accidentally admitted to part of alleged hush money scheme outside court: reporter

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin says the anti-Israel college campus protests are just 'performative art'

Ange Postecoglou in spectacular touchline bust-up with fan before slamming ‘fragile’ Tottenham after Man City loss

'Survivor' Contestant Kenzie Petty Announces She's Pregnant, Expecting First Child with Husband Jackson

Ria.city






Read also

Edson Barboza on Lerone Murphy at UFC Fight Night 241: 'It's going to be a war like always'

Postpone vote on the WHO’s amendments to health regulations and pandemic agreement

Get 20TB of Prism Drive cloud storage for the web’s best price

News, articles, comments, with a minute-by-minute update, now on Today24.pro

News Every Day

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin says the anti-Israel college campus protests are just 'performative art'

Today24.pro — latest news 24/7. You can add your news instantly now — here


News Every Day

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin says the anti-Israel college campus protests are just 'performative art'



Sports today


Новости тенниса
ATP

Стало известно, при каком условии Медведев может опуститься на 5-е место рейтинга ATP



Спорт в России и мире
Москва

ЦСКА в Петербурге обыграл "Зенит" и повел 1/2 финала Единой Лиги ВТБ



All sports news today





Sports in Russia today

Москва

Ярославское шоссе стало лидером сезонного спроса на спортивные площадки в коттеджных комплексах


Новости России

Game News

RPG Battle of Souls доступна в Google Play 2 стран


Russian.city



Губернаторы России
Спорт

Инсайты, стратегии и нетворкинг для профессионалов: 21 июня пройдет ежегодный форум «Спорт и Бизнес»


Дерматовенеролог Денисевич посоветовала не делать тату на животе, кистях и стопах

«СВЯТОЙ ЛЕНИН» помогает Государственной Думе РФ оптимизировать налоговую сферу. «СВЯТОЙ кибер ЛЕНИН» удаляет налоги: перезагрузка.

В столичном музее Гаража особого назначения воссоздали интерьеры Ближней дачи Сталина

16-летнюю Volvo продали за рекордный срок


Скульптура в честь Булата Окуджавы появилась в Нижнем Тагиле

Шоумен Ургант уехал в Грузию после отмены выступления на вечере барда Окуджавы

Карди Би заявила, что в этом году не выпустит альбом

«Уже поперек горла стоит»: Пригожин поддержал Королеву после инцидента на ТВ


Соболенко вышла в полуфинал турнира WTA в Риме

Теннисист Медведев может потерять свое место в рейтинге ATP

Теннисист Медведев может спуститься на пятое место в ATP после "Мастерса" в Риме

Соболенко — Коллинз: белоруска выиграла первый сет в полуфинале Рима



Кандидат в депутаты Шаламов Руслан награжден медалью

Разделение изотопа

Актер из «Папиных дочек» пропал в Москве

Азербайджанский мигрант возмутился из-за того, что в Калининграде суд назначил 4,5 года лишения свободы за убийство в ДТП школьницы. Видео


Обращение Аршака Карапетяна к соотечественникам

ЦСКА в Петербурге обыграл "Зенит" и повел 1/2 финала Единой Лиги ВТБ

Каратисты завоевали бронзу на Всероссийских соревнованиях по каратэ «Кубок Танкограда»

Серебряный Кубок завоевали на всероссийских соревнованиях юные футболисты Бердска


В Саратове проходит региональный чемпионат "Абилимпикс" - 2024

Docrobot провёл бизнес-встречу, посвящённую технологии электронного обмена данными (EDI) в ритейле

В Ярославле может затопить Советскую площадь

56% жителей Москвы считают интересной свою нынешнюю работу



Путин в России и мире






Персональные новости Russian.city
Певец

Совместный Дуэт с Певцом. Запись совместной Песни.



News Every Day

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin says the anti-Israel college campus protests are just 'performative art'




Friends of Today24

Музыкальные новости

Персональные новости