Love Gifts

Love Gifts
Before selecting the perfect love gifts for your partner, it is necessary to understand that everyone experiences and expresses love in different ways.
In the book, The 5 Love Languages s, Dr. Gary Chapman explains that there are five distinct romantic love languages. Often individuals believe that their expression of love is understood by their partner only to find that the act of giving is met with frustration, hurt, resentment, and sadly, in some cases, alienated from the partner.
The types of love languages, or styles of love, include: the gift of time, words of acceptance and appreciation, helpful activities, touch and massage, and the receiving of special items.
The gift of time: For a woman who feels loved when her partner gives the gift of time, your "quality" time and undivided attention speak volumes.
The perfect gift might be an evening out for a candlelit dinner or a quiet weekend retreat to a country bed and breakfast.
Words of acceptance and appreciation: This gift goes beyond a simple "I love you!" For the woman who values words of affirmation, knowing why you value the things that she does is appreciated beyond measure.
A special card, a letter, or a personalized certificate that expresses what you value about your partner will more than likely be well received.
Helpful activities: Offers of help and assistance with tasks can speak volumes. The simple act of washing the dishes, may say "I love you" more loudly than a box of chocolates!
"Gift certificates" for specific tasks, such as a car wash, or housework may be a welcomed and priceless gift.
Touch and massage: Touch doesn't have to mean a romantic evening in the bedroom. Hugs, soft kisses, and hand holding may express strong messages of love to individuals who thrive on physical touch.
A certificate for a manicure, a massage, or a long soak with you in a hot tub, may express boundless love and spell romance!
Special gifts: Gifts don't have to involve hefty price-tags. Often the "love language" for women who enjoy receiving physical gifts appreciate "token" gifts that are personal and meaningful, more than expensive objects.
A ring from a gumball machine may be priceless! Gift baskets, jewelry, clothing, even a romantic novel may prove the perfect gift for the woman who enjoys receiving love gifts.
The best way to learn your partner's "love language" is through discussion and introspection. Dr. Gary Chapman's book, The 5 Love Languages , might just prove to be the perfect gift. It is not uncommon for people to believe that their "love language" is the same as their partners, and it is not uncommon for a person to have a combination of "the five love languages".
Keeping in mind your sweethearts unique "love language", take time to consider the "perfect" gift for the love of your life. A well-timed and well thought out gift speaks volumes. Nothing touches your partner's heart more than your concern, appreciation, and desire to please. The fact that you have taken the time to select "just the right gift" not only tells her that you love her; your thoughtfulness may very well help to build a more loving and meaningful relationship!