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Why Am I So Obsessed with Giving People Gifts?
It is useful to map out the habit loop.
People often think that a behaviour feels good, but when they pay attention while acting out that behaviour, they notice that it actually doesn't. After they notice unhelpful behaviours, it is important to replace the habit with something uplifting.
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Author Gary Chapman developed the theory that there are five basic ways romantic partners give and receive love.
The five love languages are:
We often speak the love language to our partners that we ourselves want to receive.
If your partner's love language is gifts, they'll put the item on display or wear it every day, But the surest way to find out if your partner's love language is gifts is to ask them.
If the gifts love language doesn't come naturally to you, you should still learn the language if your partner speaks it.
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