The five love languages come from a book by Gary Chapman. In this book, he discussed how humans have different love languages. We generally give love in the way that we want to receive it. One critical point made by Chapman is to give love the way the person wants to receive it.

The Five Love Languages:

1. Words of Affirmation: Expressing love and appreciation through spoken or written words. 

2. Quality Time: Spending quality time together, giving each other undivided attention. 

3.  Receiving Gifts: Expressing love through acts of kindness, such as giving gifts.

4. Acts of Service: Doing something kind or helpful for your partner. 

5. Physical Touch: Showing physical affection through hugs, kisses, or cuddling.

The book has expanded to include other relationships outside of romantic relationships. It has expanded to include parent-child relationships and the relationship one may have as a single person. One important thing about love languages is that they can apply to whether or not someone is in a relationship. We can also apply love languages to ourselves.

Use this quiz to find out your love language: Love Language Quiz

In the video below, I discuss applying those love languages to self-love. 

Why is Self Love important?

As we go through our own healing journeys., We may find that we have not been loved correctly by others. As we begin to explore giving ourselves the love we desire, we will know or begin to know exactly what that feels like. It becomes easier for some to recognize when we are being loved correctly by others when the feeling is familiar. For some people, we may have never felt the feeling of being loved correctly. Going on a journey of self-love will allow us space and time to bathe in love and care.

Self-love is also important because it is the foundation for mental, physical, and emotional health. When you love yourself, you are more gentle and patient with yourself, can appreciate the good parts of yourself, and accept the not-so-good parts as part of who you are. Self-love is the key for us to create meaningful relationships with others and also create boundaries with them. Lastly, it is the foundation for achieving your goals and pursuing your dreams. By loving ourselves, we acknowledge our worth and honor the beautiful human being we are.

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