Gary Chapman’s book, The Five Love Languages , posits that individuals have a primary way they prefer to give and receive affection. Understanding these "languages" is presented as a key to maintaining emotional intimacy and keeping a partner’s "love tank" full. The Five Love Languages

: Providing undivided attention, such as through meaningful conversation or shared activities.

: Valuing the thoughtfulness and effort behind a physical token of affection.

: Prioritizing physical contact, from holding hands to intimate affection. the-5-love-languages-gary-chapman.pdf

: Doing helpful tasks to ease a partner’s burdens, like household chores.