The Seven Love Styles

Feel special and valued when: their partner gives them praise and compliments.

For them, words are more important than deeds. They want to feel that their partner is paying attention to their personal qualities and the little triumphs of their lives

Feel special and valued when: their partner is able to connect with them and support them through tough emotions.

This type feels loved when they receive caring support during emotionally challenging or vulnerable times. 

Feel special and valued when: when their partner shows generosity with finances in order to bring them joy.

Treats and surprises are certainly part of this love style, but it is not limited to receiving gifts. Rather, it describes a larger desire for a partner who is willing to use their financial resources in a variety of ways to help and delight their significant other

Feel special and valued when: their partner values their intelligence, respects their opinion, and takes part in thoughtful discussion of important issues.

It focuses more specifically on a meeting of minds and valuing each other's intelligence. People with the Intellectual love style like to connect through the mind.

Feel special and valued when: they are being touched and held by their partner; they love the sensate experience of physical intimacy.

This is not just a code word for sex. Rather, it includes everything from erotic touch to hugs, hand-holding, foot rubs, snuggles and quick morning kisses. 

Feel special and valued when: their partner takes care of the chores, pitches in with the household, and offers practical, everyday help to lighten the load.

Rather than just helping out with the chores, the Practical love style is about going “above and beyond” with practical help, and doing things that are unexpected and specifically for the benefit of your partner.