I was thinking on the five love languages today. And I was thinking about the gift giving love language. (which also happens to be my love language). And I remember Stephen asking me one time, "how often do I need to give you a "gift"? And that's a fair question...I, of course, in fear of being laughed at said something like, "umm...maybe once a week...uh, twice if that's too much for you".
And I always get burned with that. Because I feel I need it more.
So today I was thinking about how to "justify" needing it spoken to me daily to every other daily. (I know, I know...I don't need to justify it....I've got more problems than I have space in this blog for!) But I was thinking about the physical touch language. And if someone who had that as their language..only got non-sexual physical touch once a week...they would be going CRAZY. And so shouldn't it be the same with any of the other love languages?? They need to be spoken, and spoken often.
I have often felt guilty because of my love language. I wish I was physical touch, because that one is SO easy. Or words of encouragement. But gift giving. ARG! I think it's an easy one...but that's because I find it easy to give "gifts" often. A message on a mirror here, a note under your pillow here, a little something from the grocery store when I go. But I don't think this is an easy one for most people who aren't gift givers.
Just an interesting thought.
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hmmm, that is a very good point. When you think "gift giving", that doesn't necessarily mean a car. I hadn't really thought about that before, but you're right. If my beyonce only touched me once, maybe twice a week, I WOULD be going crazy.
That book is great.
Being single, I was thinking about what I've missed most about being in a relationship...and I can easily tell you what that is. And I would say those are my love languages...
I miss physical touch and words of affirmation.
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