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Understanding your Love Language

Everyone has a “love language,” a primary way of expressing and interpreting love. This will vary from person to person, but will usually be just one (or two) of the following:

1. Words of Affirmation - If this is your love language, unsolicited compliments mean the world to you. Hearing the words, “I love you,” are important—hearing the reasons behind that love sends your spirits skyward. Insults can leave you shattered and are not easily forgotten.

. Quality Time - Nothing says, “I love you,” like full, undivided attention. Being there for this type of person is critical, but really being there—with the TV off, fork and knife down, and all chores and tasks on standby—makes your significant other feel truly special and loved. Distractions, postponed dates, or the failure to listen can be especially hurtful.

3. Receiving Gifts - Don’t mistake this love language for materialism; the receiver of gifts thrives on the love, thoughtfulness, and effort behind the gift. If you speak this language, the perfect gift or gesture shows that you are known, you are cared for, and you are prized above whatever was sacrificed to bring the gift to you.

4. Acts of Service - Can vacuuming the floors really be an expression of love? Absolutely! Anything you do to ease the burden of responsibilities weighing on an “Acts of Service” person will speak volumes. The words he or she most want to hear: “Let me do that for you.” Laziness, broken commitments, and making more work for them tell speakers of this language their feelings don’t matter.

5. Physical Touch - A person whose primary language is Physical Touch is, not surprisingly, very touchy. Hugs, pats on the back, holding hands, and thoughtful touches on the arm, shoulder, or face—they can all be ways to show excitement, concern, care, and love. Physical presence and accessibility are crucial, while neglect or abuse can be unforgivable and destructive.

Source: http://www.5lovelanguages.com/learn-the-languages/the-five-love-languages/ (abridged)

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What a great dinner catching up with these three lovely pediatricians who had only positive and encouraging things to say about residency and intern year! I cannot wait to start working with them next month! 😁 #CAMC #WVU #pediatrics #VCOM #OMM #Reiki #wellness #healthy #foreverlearning #positivity (at Su-Tei)

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I am interrupting the stream of uploads which document my adventures in Asia to let all know I am safely back in the States and that I just had dinner with the amazing Dr. Huggett who I had the pleasure of working with last year during my NICU rotation at CAMC Women and Children's & now future home! She is so very humble, kind, and brilliant which are probably what makes her such an amazing physician, teacher, and friend! Dr. Huggett and the many other pleasant people that I have met here this past year are the reasons why I am so happy to call Charleston my new home! 😊😊 #CAMC #WVU #WVSOM #VCOM #pediatrics #NICU #Charleston #WV 🇺🇸 (at Charleston, West Virginia)

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Day 22: petting tiger cubs was a success!! 😍🐯 #srirachatigerzoo #tigers #bucketlist✔️ #Bangkok #Thailand 🇹🇭 (at Sriracha Tiger Zoo)

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Day 22: tiger play time, part 2!! 😍🐯 #srirachatigerzoo #Bangkok #Thailand 🇹🇭 (at Sriracha Tiger Zoo)

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Day 22: play time with some tiger cubs! 😍🐯 #srirachatigerzoo #Bangkok #Thailand 🇹🇭 (at Sriracha Tiger Zoo)

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Day 22: feeding some tiger cubs! 😍🐯 #srirachatigerzoo #Bangkok #Thailand 🇹🇭 (at Sriracha Tiger Zoo)

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Day 22: feeding some tiger cubs! 😍🐯 #srirachatigerzoo #Bangkok #Thailand 🇹🇭 (at Sriracha Tiger Zoo)

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Day 22: guess what time it is?! That's right, tiger petting time! 🐯😍 #srirachatigerzoo #Bangkok #Thailand 🇹🇭 (at Sriracha Tiger Zoo)

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Day 22: Sriracha Tiger Zoo!! 🐯😍🐅 #srirachatigerzoo #Bangkok #Thailand 🇹🇭 (at Sriracha Tiger Zoo)

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Day 21: Chinatown nighttime excursions! Featuring food and freshly squeezed pomegranate juice for only 1 USD! #cheap #delicious #pomegranate #Chinatown #Bangkok #Thailand 🇹🇭 (at Chinatown Bangkok)

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Day 21: we made it to Chinatown! #Chinatown #Bangkok #Thailand 🇹🇭 (at Chinatown Bangkok)

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Day 21: on our way to Chinatown! #Bangkok #Thailand 🇹🇭 (at Bangkok, Thailand)

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Day 21: feeding the already monster-sized fishes... 😵🦈🦈🛶 #watdiduat #chaophraya #Bangkok #Thailand 🇹🇭 (at Chao Phraya River)

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Day 21: boat ride down the Chao Phraya River! 🚣🏻 #chaophraya #Bangkok #Thailand 🇹🇭 (at Chao Phraya River)

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Day 21: boat ride down the Chao Phraya River! ⛵️ #chaophraya #Bangkok #Thailand 🇹🇭 (at Chao Phraya River)

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Day 21: The Grand Palace was once colorful and beautiful, but after the passing of the beloved King of Thailand, the Grand Palace was painted white to mourn his death. Since his passing, people have been coming to the the Grand Palace by the bus load and dress in black to pay their respects to the late King. How great it is to hear how people love their rulers as those in Thailand do! I think the palace is even more beautiful than before! #GrandPalace #Bangkok #Thailand 🇹🇭 (at Grand Palace)