We recently discussed The Five Love Languages on WJLX 101.5 FM and why understanding them can transform the way we relate to the people around us.
At HARTT (Healing and Responding to Trauma), we believe healing begins with connection, and connection grows when people feel understood. Sometimes the issue is not a lack of love. It is speaking different languages.
The Five Love Languages include Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch. Most of us give love the way we prefer to receive it, and that is often where miscommunication begins. When we learn how someone else experiences support, we reduce conflict, strengthen trust, and deepen connection.
Practical Ways to Start Today
Identify Your Default. Pay attention to how you naturally show love. That is often your primary language.
Ask Instead of Assuming. A simple question like, “What makes you feel most supported?” can shift a relationship in meaningful ways.
Start Small. If your spouse values quality time, schedule 20 uninterrupted minutes together. If your child values affirmation, say something specific you admire about them.
Pause During Conflict. Before reacting, ask yourself, “Are we speaking different love languages right now?”
Model It for Your Family. Children learn emotional communication by watching the adults around them.
Why This Matters
Healthy relationships do not simply work themselves out. They require awareness, intentionality, and communication. At HARTT, we support individuals and families in building these skills because stronger relationships create stronger communities.
Want to know your love language? Take the official Five Love Languages® assessment here: Five Love Languages Assessment.
Self-awareness is a powerful first step toward healthier communication.
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