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[–] dephyre@lemmy.world 26 points 17 hours ago (2 children)

So… I think I have 5 love languages now.

[–] Apytele@sh.itjust.works 9 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago)

You probably do relate to all five love languages to some extent. Most people do. But for most people 1–2 tend to matter more than the others over time.

Figuring out which ones those are can actually be pretty useful.

  • It helps you understand yourself better (why certain things make you feel especially cared for).
  • It helps you communicate more clearly instead of expecting people to just pick up on it.

You can get a sense of this by:

  • Thinking about past relationships and noticing what made you feel most valued.
  • Or using quiz-style tools as a starting point to spot patterns.

Once you’re aware of the ones that tend to matter most to you, it’s usually easier to express your needs and understand how other people show care too.

[–] slacktoid@lemmy.ml 11 points 16 hours ago

Yeah tahts all I got from this.