{"id":80895,"date":"2022-10-06T17:36:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-06T21:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=80895"},"modified":"2022-10-13T09:52:14","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T13:52:14","slug":"love-language-communication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/love-language-communication\/","title":{"rendered":"Love Language Communication in Non-Romantic Relationships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do the five love languages<\/a> work the same in platonic relationships? How can you identify what people’s love languages are?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ve probably heard of the five love languages, but you might not have considered using them outside of the context of a romantic relationship. In fact, you can deepen all of your relationships by illuminating and interacting with people using their preferred forms of communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading for a discussion of love language communication outside of romantic relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Love Language Communication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In her book Captivate, <\/em>Van Edwards presents and discusses Dr. Gary Chapman\u2019s five \u201cLove Languages<\/a>,\u201c applying them to non-romantic relationships. She says we feel best when others communicate with us in the language we prefer. Knowing people\u2019s love language helps you recognize what makes them feel most appreciated. Using this information, you can use love language communication that will serve your common goals. The five love languages are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Words of affirmation<\/a> (positive feedback in the form of words)<\/li>
  2. Gifts <\/li>
  3. Physical touch <\/li>
  4. Acts of service<\/a> (doing things for others)<\/li>
  5. Quality time (spending time with people)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Van Edwards offers a few ways to identify other people\u2019s love languages: <\/p>\n\n\n\n