I’m not the biggest proponent of the book the “5 Love Languages.”
Proponent meaning, I don’t think it’s the “be all, end all” of relationship/communication understandings.
I do, however, think it’s helpful to know how you perceive love.
Most people connect with all of these on some level, but have 2 that tend to stand out above the others.

Touch.
Quality time.
Gifts.
Words of Affirmation.
Acts of Service.

My top 2 are Touch and (as much as I don’t like to admit it) Words of Affirmation.
I’m a hugger.  So, my need for touch happens pretty naturally.
I regularly get my words of affirmation from people that know I need them.
Family, close friends.

Words that speak to my character do it for me.
Things like, “Your a good dad” as I snuggle Isaac to sleep do it for me.
I don’t always know what to do with compliments, though.
I usually fumble around with them.

But, I know I need them.
We all need to hear things that make us feel good.
That speak to our character.

I think we all need Words of Affirmation.

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So, what do you need to hear from someone today?

Do you need to hear someone say they love you?
Or that they’re sorry?
Or that you’re a good parent?
Or that you really did well with that report?
Or maybe, that you’re forgiven?

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P.S. // What do you need to say to someone today?  Don’t let it go another day.