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To give a bit of context, love languages are the different ways a person can give and receive love. Generally speaking, there are five main ones: words of affirmation, acts of service, quality time, gifts, and touch. Let's go through each one and find some gifts suited to them, so you can find the perfect gift for your partner (which after a while together, can be quite the task).
❤️Words of affirmation❤️
This one involves direct verbal communication to show love. So for example, if your partner loves to hear "I love you" 20 times a day (guilty), how much they mean to you (guilty), or to be showered with compliments (...guilty), this might be the love language they respond to the most. Here's a few finds they might appreciate:
If you're someone that often finds it difficult to reassure your partner with words, a simple gift like this for their wallet could go a long way (take it from me).
If you want to pick something a little more personal, this book has different prompts for you to fill out. It's a great way to tell your special someone all the things you love about them, which they can go back and read whenever they want a little love.
This jar comes with different capsules that you open and fill out with little messages for your partner to open. If you want to do the most to pull on their heart strings, this might be the way to do it (I would melt if I received something like this, just saying).
❤️Acts of service❤️
This one is all about doing things to show care and thoughtfulness to your partner. These are normally more practical actions, like making them a cup of coffee in the morning or picking up some medication for them if they're not feeling too well. This one can be a tough one to gift for, but here's a few ideas that might give you some inspo!
If you know they can't start the morning without a cup of coffee, why not gift them this Nescafé coffee machine? It'll make their morning routine way more efficient moving forward, and is sure to save them a load of time.
Always hearing them complain of neck ache? This heated neck and back massager uses deep tissue massaging techniques, and can be used pretty much anywhere.
For anyone that's terrible at DIY and is currently struggling with their WFH setup, gifting them this work desk and offering to set it up for them will definitely earn you some brownie points.
❤️Quality time❤️
In short, this is all about prioritising spending time with your loved one. If this is your partner's love language, they value time being made for them as the greatest demonstration of love. Although seemingly difficult to gift for, these might spark an idea or two for you.
Putting effort into the time you spend together is a good tip for anyone with this love language, so why not invest in something like this paint by numbers kit that the two of you can do together?
If you know they love sweet treats, gift them this cookbook with a load of different baking recipes that the two of you can start working through together.
Gift them this game which is made especially for couples! Think of it as a play on the classic truth or dare, but with a flirty twist. If you're thinking of something different you could do on those cosy nights in together, this could be the one to go for.
❤️Gifts❤️
This is usually when people value receiving gifts that are meaningful, whether that be in a sentimental or practical way. With this one you've got endless options, so let's take a look at a few ways you can spoil them!
Jewellery is one of the most meaningful yet luxurious gift options in my opinion (what more could you want, seriously?), so why not gift them this cuban chain necklace, which can even be engraved on the clasp for an extra little touch.
If you think they'd value something more practical and are a frequent gym goer, this set is bound to go down well.
This eternal rose is perfect for anyone that melts at anything sentimental (I'm talking about myself, FYI).
❤️Physical touch❤️
This one is all about love being shown through physical expressions of affection. It plays on the idea of physical intimacy, so things like hugs or holding hands (guilty – I need my hand held 24/7 or I'll assume you don't love me).
Invest in this super cosy blanket for the two of you to snuggle up in. It looks so fluffy I can't really deal RN.
Give them a little pamper massage with this lavender, rose, and argan oil infused massage oil.
Brace yourself, this is a personal favourite of mine. For the times when you aren't physically together, gift them this cushion that can be personalised with any picture and text of your choice. You can even give it a little spritz of your perfume so they can cuddle it and be reminded of you.
