Love Languages

This topic was created in the Cancer forum by MarsGodess on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 and has 9 replies.

Understanding Love Languages and Their Impact

Love languages are ways people express and receive love, including words of affirmation, touch, and kissing. Recognizing your love language helps improve relationships by fostering better communication and understanding between partners. Each person values different expressions of affection based on their personality and zodiac influences.

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@MarsGodess
10 YearsCancer

All signs welcome 🙂 Hi guys, so i thought it would be fun to discuss or whatever...what are your love languages? list them in order of preference and why.

For me:
1. Words of affirmation. I love a partner who can just say " good work on this babe" you know, or like verbally make it known to me that he's here with me, he SEES me
2.Touch; i usually have a need to hold my S/O's hand, like i just need to hold his hand and sometimes those " hold me" moments
3. Kissing; i won't elaborate

im a Cancer Sun and Venus btw

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@MarsGodess
10 YearsCancer

Posted by Fox
quality time - 'cause time is precious.

I'm not so big on quality time. im okay with seeing some one for short periods of time and not too often. 'Cause i do it too often, i start gel-ing with their energy and then i cant tell where mine end sand their beginand then i panic and like shut them out for a week or something as a way of 'restoring balance' so for me, as little QT as possible

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@TaurusinTexas
10 Years1,000+ Posts

Words of Affirmation - I have to remind myself that actions speak louder than words but I still revert back to this
Quality Time - I want to spend real time with you.
And I agree with Touch being so important- I love to "pet" the people I love - so to speak. Which is funny because I am not a touchy person otherwise.

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@devilandthedancer
10 Years

Top 3 in order
Quality Time - this one alone is sufficient because time is a choice.
Act of Service
Words of Affirm

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@hera
12 Years

Physical Touch
Words of Affirmation
Quality Time

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@Elle77
10 Years

Quality Time (generally get the physical touch with this)
Acts of Service
Words of Affirmation

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@jane84
10 Years1,000+ Posts

Physical touch-My Sag and I have this in common.. It does make me feel loved... It doesn't have to be in the bedroom or intimately, it can be playful or soothing as well.
Quality time (quality NOT quantity-I do not need to be with you all the time, but eating dinner together, talking about random topics, vacations, going for a run/working out, etc)
Acts of Service-I do this a lot for the person I love. I just want the same in return.

Not needed very much:
-Actions speak much LOUDER than words for me. I do not need praise. I'm pretty determined on my own.
-Gifts-if we are flirty, playful, intimate regularly (and adventurous with it) and we spend quality time, I could care less about gifts. I can buy my own things.

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@Cancer Lady
18 Years1,000+ Posts

Physical Touch: Yes this is a must for me! I love touching my Libra fiancé and he appreciates physical touch as well. I don't need Quality Time because we get quality time when Physical Touch is taking place. Also his job is very demanding so our relationship wouldn't work if Quality Time was very important to me.

Receiving gifts: Yes gifts have always meant appreciation for me! I don't need to hear I love you, if you buy me something you know I love or something I mentioned I wanted, that shows you love me. My Libra fiance loves to buy me gifts and I know it's his way of showing his appreciation and love for me since he's not great at verbally expressing his emotions. So for me gifts are acts of service & words of affirmations rolled into one.

Physical Touch

This language isn't all about the bedroom. A person whose primary language is Physical Touch is, not surprisingly, very touchy. Hugs, pats on the back, holding hands, and thoughtful touches on the arm, shoulder, or face – they can all be ways to show excitement, concern, care, and love. Physical presence and accessibility are crucial, while neglect or abuse can be unforgivable and destructive. Physical touch fosters a sense of security and belonging in any relationship.

Receiving Gifts

Don't mistake this love language for materialism; the receiver of gifts thrives on the love, thoughtfulness, and effort behind the gift. If you speak this language, the perfect gift or gesture shows that you are known, you are cared for, and you are prized above whatever was sacrificed to bring the gift to you. A missed birthday, anniversary, or a hasty, thoughtless gift would be disastrous – so would the absence of everyday gestures. Gifts are visual representations of love and are treasured greatly.