I'm so sorry it has been a couple weeks
since I have done a make a difference Monday post.
It is back though with a
challenge at the end and a link up party.
You've all heard of the book 'The 5 love languages' right???
since I have done a make a difference Monday post.
It is back though with a
challenge at the end and a link up party.
You've all heard of the book 'The 5 love languages' right???
Well if not it is an amazing book
and a must read for all.
This book is about how there are 5 ways to
express your love
express your love
to others and how we each have our own
individual way of how we interpret love from others.
Sometimes we have more than one
love language
and sometimes we ONLY have one so if someone is
trying to show us they love us in another
language than our own, we may be missing it.
individual way of how we interpret love from others.
Sometimes we have more than one
love language
and sometimes we ONLY have one so if someone is
trying to show us they love us in another
language than our own, we may be missing it.
These 5 ways are:
Words of Affirmation
Actions don’t always speak louder than words. If this is your love language, unsolicited compliments mean the world to you. Hearing the words, “I love you,” are important—hearing the reasons behind that love sends your spirits skyward. Insults can leave you shattered and are not easily forgotten.
Quality Time
In the vernacular of Quality Time, nothing says, “I love you,” like full, undivided attention. Being there for this type of person is critical, but really being there—with the TV off, fork and knife down, and all chores and tasks on standby—makes your significant other feel truly special and loved. Distractions, postponed dates, or the failure to listen can be especially hurtful.
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.
Acts of service
Can vacuuming the floors really be an expression of love? Absolutely! Anything you do to ease the burden of responsibilities weighing on an “Acts of Service” person will speak volumes. The words he or she most want to hear: “Let me do that for you.” Laziness, broken commitments, and making more work for them tell speakers of this language their feelings don’t matter.
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.
These love languages don't have to relate to just married couples.
They can relate to us no matter who we are
and if we are married or single.
We are all just humans!
And humans want to be LOVED.
It really is just that simple.
So my challenge to you for the new year is simple:
2) Think of something simple you could do for someone else
using the love language that you are
{Examples are below}
This could be a close friend, a family member or even a stranger
3) Act on it
4) Come link back up NEXT Monday on Make A Difference Monday
Ideas on how to serve others
Check out the 5 love languages website - I took a lot of my info from this site
Be sure to link up below!
Rules
Link up any post on how you have made a difference in your own life or in the lives of others.
Place the Make A Difference Monday button somewhere on your blog or your post
Be sure to visit at least 2 others and share the comment love
Be sure to visit at least 2 others and share the comment love
2 comments:
My love language is quality time:) Thanks for sharing this quiz Ashley, it puts a lot of perspective on everything! Hope you had an awesome holiday!
Hi Ashley, Thanks so much for linking this up to my Changing the World One Blog at a Time party. You're adorable!
Warmly, Michelle
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