According to American author Gary Chapman there are essentially five different ways one expresses or receives affection.The one you favouris your ‘love language’. If you’ve ever wanted to know which one you ‘speak’, now’s your chance. Here’s a fun quiz to help you find out. Let’s dive in.
1. Wakey wakey! Which one of these would be the best start to a brand new day?
A) Some good morning snuggles with your human or furry beloved. (Or both; who’s judging?)
B) Getting breakfast in bed
C) Finding a sweet note or getting an uplifting text as a blast of positivity.
D) Making or grabbing breakfast with someone you care about.
E) Getting that much-anticipated package delivery
2. Busy day at work. You’ve got a massive deadline coming up. How do you know you have the best co-workers ever?
A) You guys are so tight, you even have an elaborate secret handshake routine down.
B) They’re pitching and taking care of your secondary tasks so you can focus on your most pressing project.
C) They’ve left you notes, and texts to wish you luck, and check in on you to make sure you’re okay.
D) Someone ordered takeout, and everyone’s hanging out so you’re not alone if you have to work late.
E) They got you a care package to motivate you
3. What’s the best part of a get together with the family (or the family you chose)?
A) All the hugs and cuddles.
B) Letting someone else worry about the cooking and washing up while you get pampered.
C) The endless adda over tea.
D) Just having everyone together.
E) Presents!
4. You’ve had a long, tiring day. What would help you unwind?
A) A massage
B) Finding out that your partner/housemate/parent/sibling has done your chores so you can relax
C) A phone call or chat with a loved one.
D) A good old Netflix binge
E) A little retail therapy
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Results
Mostly A’s
Physical touch: Whether it’s the feeling of your mom touching your forehead when you’re unwell, the warm embrace of your partner, or even a boop from your pet dog, it’s a loving touch that recharges your batteries, and you communicate affection the same way. You might not always know what to say, or solve problems, but you sure give the best hugs.
Mostly B’s
Acts of service: You belong to the school of ‘action speaks louder than words’. A natural caregiver, you show affection by doing helpful things for your loved ones, and one has a better chance of wooing you by doing the dishes than by buying you dinner.
Mostly C’s
Words of affirmation: The three magic words hold special meaning for you. Words hold the key to your heart, and you show love through grand speeches and beautiful letter. We’re so jealous of people who get birthday wishes from you, because your posts rock.
Mostly D’s
Quality time: Time is valuable, and any that you spend with your loved ones, you want it to count. Whether it’s a whole vacation together, or just a shared Uber right, you make it magical, and like it when your loved one brings the same energy.
Mostly E’s
Receiving gifts. For you, love is related to generosity. It’s not so much the material things, but the thought behind them, and they present tangible evidence of affection. If you like someone, you’re likely to get them something really nice.
