Do you ever feel like your family and friends are speaking a foreign language and no have no clue how to communicate with them? Perhaps they buy you gifts and all you want is a hug. Maybe they do special things for you and you want words of encouragement. Then there are some of you who want to spend quality time with someone but it never seems to happen. You feel as though you are missing out. You even think that there might be something wrong with you.
Well, I have great news for you. There's nothing wrong with you. Perhaps you just need to identify your love language and share the news with your family and friends. According to author Gary Chapman, their are five love languages.
Words of Affirmation are words of affection, praise, encouragement and affirmation with positive guidance.
Physical Touch refers to the need to be touched appropriately and at the appropriate time. Perhaps a hug, a touch on the shoulder or a pat on your back.
Quality Time means giving of your time -undivided attention
Actions of Service is freely performing a service for someone with no alternative motive.
Gifts is the giving of a visible, tangible item that reflects emotional love.
If you want to learn more about your love language, check out The Five Love Languages of Teenagers by Gary Chapman. The book is written to parents but it is a great read! Check out a copy at your local library and share it with your parents and your friends.
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