We give and receive love in five different ways, referred to as love languages: words of affirmation, acts of service, gifts, quality time, and physical touch. A mental health expert outlines the different love languages, and their importance in pursuing and maintaining relationships, and helps you understand yours
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A trendy term that has deep roots in the human psyche, love languages refer to the five different ways in which people experience and express love. Based on patterns he had observed while counselling couples, Dr Gary Chapman first introduced the concept in his book, ‘The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts’.