5 Love Languages
Somebody with this love language would appreciate a pat on the back.
What is Physical Touch?
Which communication blocker is this?
A: "Hey, did you see the new --
B: "I love cats!"
Interrupting
You may have this type of relationship with your best friend.
What is friendship?
When you feel hungry or tired, you get angry easily and yell at your friends.
What is an unhealthy behavior?
A person with this core value treats others the way that they want to be treated.
What is respect?
A person with this love language would feel loved if you got them their favorite candy from the store.
What is gift giving?
Which communication blocker is this?
A: "I think I'll get a cat this weekend. I love pets, and I'm super responsible."
B: "Well, if I were you, I'd get a goldfish instead.
Advising
It would be best to avoid physical touch in these types of relationships.
What are general public, professional, and any other relationship where you do not have consent?
Dee's romantic partner Bootsy does not let Dee go to a movie with their friends because Bootsy is jealous.
What is an unhealthy behavior?
A person with this core value might always have a joke to tell.
What is humor or laughter?
Somebody with this love language would feel appreciated if you said "I really value our friendship."
What is Words of Affirmation?
Which communication blocker is this?
A: "My boss has been intolerable lately."
B: "It's probably because you're so lazy."
Judging
In this type of a relationship, you have strong loving feelings toward a person and they have the same feelings towards you.
What is romantic relationship
You ask your friend to hang out but they say they are feeling too tired today. You respect their boundaries and say "That's okay, maybe next time."
What is a healthy behavior?
A person with this value system would make it a priority to go to their aunt's birthday party.
What is family or loyalty?
If you plan a date night, a person with this love language would feel loved and appreciated.
What is quality time?
Which communication blocker is this?
A: "I read the best book last week. It was all about cats!"
B: Where did you get the book? What does the cover look like? Have you ever read a book about dogs? Do you want to hear more about my dog? Do you like hamsters?
Probing
You might have this kind of relationship with your boss or a teacher.
If you feel upset with something that a friend did, you tell them how you feel.
What is a healthy behavior
A person with this core value will tell the truth even if it is hard.
What is honesty?
A person with this love language would feel really appreciated if someone cooked dinner and did the dishes.
What is acts of service?
Which communication blocker is this?
A: Hey- guess what? I just got a job as a cat trainer!
B: No way, that's impossible. That job doesn't even exist.
Contradicting
For many people, this type of relationship is in the "hug" circle.
What is family, friends, or romantic partner
Reesa is feeling sad. She texts her friends and asks for support, then she also takes care of herself by going for a walk.
What is a healthy behavior?
A person with this core value appreciates having the space to make their own choices.
What is autonomy, creativity, or freedom.