The five love languages — coined by Baptist pastor Gary Chapman in 1992, per Vox — neatly divide expressions of love into five tidy categories: words of affirmation, quality time, acts of service, ...

In my work as a couple’s therapist, I often hear comments such as the following: Why doesn’t he ever give me gifts? Why can’t she give me the encouragement that I need? What will it take for him to do ...

The thoughts, feelings and actions of love are some of the most beautiful gifts one person can give to another. Being treasured, honored, and desired enhances our vulnerability and strengthens our ...

There is more than one way to say, "I love you." Love is an intricate emotion. Love ebbs and flows. When you feel love for your special someone, you can find a whole universe of ways to express it.

Understanding and expressing love languages can transform relationships from good to extraordinary. While discussing love languages openly helps, showing them naturally creates deeper, more authentic ...

Wearing "your heart on your sleeve" is often a phrase used when someone is an outwardly emotional person — whether that's through words of affirmation, physical touch or another obvious love language.