Another Sad Love Song
I found a dream that I could speak to
A dream that I can call my own
I found a thrill to press my cheek to
A thrill that I've never known
"At Last" by Etta James
Swans
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
"You had me at hello."
JERRY MAGUIRE
Expressing affection through spoken words, praise, or appreciation.
Words of Affirmation
I heard that you're settled down
That you found a girl and you're married now
I heard that your dreams came true
Guess she gave you things I didn't give to you
"Someone Like You" by Adele
Similar to their wolf cousins, these wily desert-dwellers practice social monogamy, which means they mate and raise their families together.
Coyotes
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
"To me, you are perfect.”
LOVE ACTUALLY
People with this love language can often remember every little thing they have received from their loved ones because it makes such an impact on them.
Receiving Gifts
Woah, my love, my darling
I've hungered for your touch
A long, lonely time
And time goes by so slowly
"Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers
With a courtship that can almost be described as Shakespearean, males of this species go above and beyond for their mates, scouring the beaches until they find a pebble that is perfectly round and smooth to give to their potential soul mate.
Penguins
George and Amal Clooney
"But mostly I hate the way I don't hate you. Not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all.”
10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU
Someone with this love language values your full presence when you are together.
Quality Time
It's been so lonely without you here
Like a bird without a song
Nothing can stop these lonely tears from falling
Tell me, baby, where did I go wrong?
"Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinéad O’Connor
These animals are extremely loyal to their families. In the wild, once they’ve found “the one”, they really don’t waste any time – they start a family by the age of 2, and most continue reproducing until they die.
Wolves
Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar
"I wish I knew how to quit you."
BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN
This person's idea of a wonderful date night might be cuddling on the couch while watching a movie, slow dancing together with a lot of physical contact, or taking a long walk together while holding hands.
Physical Touch
Some people live for the fortune
Some people live just for the fame
Some people live for the power,
Some people live just to play the game
"If I Ain’t Got You" by Alicia Keys
This species tend to form “pair bonds,” which means they stay closely coupled while waiting for their babies to arrive. While coupled, these lovebirds greet one another with a special dance every morning.
Seahorses
Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem
“The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return.”
MOULIN ROUGE
If your partner's main love language is this, they'll notice and appreciate little things you do for them that make them feel loved and appreciated.
Acts of Service