Who hasn’t had an argument that boiled down to a partner ultimately not understanding that “words of affirmation” are essential to your sense of trust in a relationship, or that what you appreciate ...

A therapist has shared advice on how you can determine your love language. (Getty Images) If you want to strengthen your relationship – and deepen your understanding of yourself – it's essential to ...

Have you ever talked with a friend about relationships and been shocked to hear how different what they want from a partner is? It’s easy to fall for the idea that everyone expresses and receives love ...

Understand how to give and receive love. Love is expressed in different ways, and understanding how you and your partner give and receive love can strengthen your relationships. Let's explore each ...

Knowing the type of love language you and your partner use can help foster a deeper connection. The five love languages are words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, receiving gifts, and ...

One love language is commonly misinterpreted. Here's what it really means if you or your partner prefer this type of ...

Dr. Gary Chapman’s "Five Love Languages" debuted more than 30 years ago but is still highly discussed both socially and psychologically. The five love languages include words of affirmation, acts of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Many people come to therapy when they feel their partner doesn’t recognize ...

If you’ve ever taken a love language quiz, forwarded the results to your partner, and thought, Well, that should fix everything, you’re not alone. The concept of love languages—words of affirmation, ...

Ever wondered why your heart does a little happy dance when your partner brings home your favorite takeout without asking? Or why a simple “I’m proud of you” text makes your whole day? Turns out, ...

Picture this: You’re completely exhausted by your work day (hi, same). But, unfortch, you know you can’t just pop a bottle and unwind with some wine and TV when you get home. Why? Because there’s ...