Love is a language, but do you know which dialect you and your partner speak? Whether you’re in a relationship or looking for love, understanding your love language can transform the way you connect with each other. So what is that act that gets your heart bobblying? 

Love languages reveal how we express affection and how we prefer to receive it. If you have ever felt like your partner doesn’t appreciate your gestures or vice versa, chances are you are speaking different love languages.

Want to find out your love language? Take this easy love language quiz to discover your love language and how to better communicate it.

What Are the Five (5) Love Languages?

Before looking into the quiz, it's important to know the different types of love language. So you know where you fall and how to better communicate it with your partner. So let’s break down the five love languages, as introduced by Dr. Gary Chapman:

1. Words of Affirmation: you love hearing encouraging words, compliments, or heartfelt affirmations like “you look amazing” “I'm so proud of you” “you are incredible”

2. Acts of Service: You value actions over words, whether it’s your partner making you breakfast, helping with errands, helping you with the laundries or giving you a good massage. 

3. Receiving Gifts: You love receiving gifts. Thoughtful presents make you feel cherished, no matter how big or small. 

4. Quality Time: You crave undivided attention and meaningful time together with your partner. You are a sucker for attention.

5. Physical Touch: A hug, a kiss, or holding hands means the world to you.

It's important to identify your love language so as to know how to communicate it to your partner. 

Take the Love Language Quiz

Answer the following questions honestly. Keep track of your answers and see which category you align with the most.

1. When you’re feeling down, what makes you feel better?

• A) Hearing kind words from someone I love (Words of Affirmation)

• B) Someone offering to help with my tasks (Acts of Service)

• C) Receiving a surprise gift (Receiving Gifts)

• D) Spending quality time with a loved one (Quality Time)

• E) A warm hug or comforting touch (Physical Touch)

2. What makes you feel most appreciated in a relationship?

• A) Verbal appreciation and encouragement

• B) When my partner helps me without being asked

• C) Thoughtful presents that show they were thinking of me

• D) Meaningful time together without distractions

• E) Holding hands, cuddling, or physical closeness

3. How do you usually express love to your partner?

• A) I always remind them how much I love and appreciate them

• B) I do things for them like cooking, cleaning, or running errands

• C) I love surprising them with gifts

• D) I prioritize spending time together

• E) I express love through hugs, kisses, and other forms of touch

Tally your answers to see which love language dominates your responses.

Signs of True Love: Emotional, Physical, and Psychological Indicators

Understanding love languages is just one part of the puzzle. To truly recognize genuine love, look out for these signs:

Emotional Signs of True Love

• Unwavering support, even during tough times

• Open and honest communication

• Feeling secure and valued in the relationship

Physical Signs of True Love

• Frequent physical gestures like hand-holding and affectionate touches

• Expressing care through body language

• Being physically present in times of need

Psychological Indicators of Love

• Deep emotional connection and empathy

• Prioritizing each other’s happiness

• A willingness to grow together through challenges

How True Love Manifests in Long-Term Relationships

Long-term love looks different from the early butterflies stage. Over time, love becomes:

• More intentional: This is when couples work on nurturing their bond, it could be spending time together, engaging in activities or reminiscing their love journey.

• Deeply trusting: This is when true love is built on honesty and faith. The true test of love is when trust becomes pointer. Having trust is what helps sustain a relationship.

• Consistently affectionate: This is when acts of love become second nature, doing it effortlessly and genuinely.

Can True Love Exist Without Physical Attraction?

Yes! While physical attraction is important for many, true love often goes beyond appearances. Shared values, deep connection, and emotional intimacy create strong bonds that last.

The Role of Trust in Identifying True Love

Without trust, love cannot thrive. Key indicators of trust in true love include:

• Openness and honesty

• Feeling safe and secure

• Confidence in your partner’s loyalty

How to Recognise True Love After Conflict

True love doesn’t crumble under challenges. Instead, it:

• Encourages healthy communication

• Seeks understanding over blame

• Strengthens after disagreements

Cultural Expressions of True Love in Nigeria

Love is expressed differently across cultures. In Nigeria, true love is often shown through:

• Respectful communication: Being respectful in your words and acts e.g., addressing elders properly in relationships

• Family involvement: when your relationship gets to a pint where family are involved, then it's a good sign that shows commitment

• Acts of service In Nigeria, cooking for your partner, helping with laundry (e.g., cooking for a partner as a sign of care)

Top Products to Express True Love

If you want to celebrate love, consider these thoughtful gifts:

1. Personalized love letters : This is a heartfelt way to express emotions, sending love notes strike a different cord in a relationship, it should love, commitment and friendship.

2. Matching jewelry: What better to say “till death do us apart” than you get matching jewelries for your partner. it speaks the language of FOREVER

3. Couple’s experience packages:  Take your partner to romantic getaways or spa treatments and that key to his/her heart has been gotten by you. 

4. Customized playlists: Music is a language of love, especially one with modern mixtape expressing emotions through music.

5. Love journals: “Do you have a love journal? You definitely need to get one for your partner, document memories of you too and get he/she blushing throughout 

How To Communicate Your Love Language To Your Partner.

1.Talk About it:

Communication is key in every relationship. Having known your love language it is important to communicate it with your partner, by telling the things that get you on. Don't assume he/ she knows, communicate it.

2. Treat your partner the way you want to be treated:

Many times the best way to get something done is by doing it yourself. Let your partner know the things that get you by doing it first. If you love gifts, be a giver, if you love attention, make yourself available. By this way you are telling him/ her what you love.

Conclusion:

Love isn’t just about finding the right person; it’s about understanding them. By discovering your love language and recognizing true love, you build deeper, more fulfilling relationships. 

Take the love language quiz, share it with your partner, and start a meaningful conversation today

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