The concept of Love Languages was originally developed by Dr. Gary Chapman and popularized by his 1992 book, The 5 Love Languages. Truity's 7 Love Styles assessment updates and expands the concept to put emphasis on what really matters in modern relationships.

The 7 love language

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

FINANCIAL

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

APPRECIATION

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.

PHYSICAL

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.

EMOTIONAL

Feel special and valued when: their partner takes an interest in their hobbies and interests and makes an effort to enjoy activities together. The motivation here is togetherness, but it's about more than just spending quality time with a partner.

QUALITY TIME

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.

INTELLECTUAL

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.

PRACTICAL

In order to maintain a beautiful relationship, we should know our partners love language. How could we show that we care for them? By knowing their love language...

Truity's 7 Love Styles test reflects recent findings that show what contemporary couples need and expect in their relationships. Love is complex. What one person needs and expects from a romantic partner can be very different from what the partner naturally gives. But having different preferences for giving and receiving love doesn't mean a partnership is doomed. The key to

The 7 love language

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