How To Improve Your Relationship Based On Your Love Language

Once you know your partner's love language, you can make them feel appreciated in ways that they love the most. Dr. Chapman outlined to HuffPost that if your partner's primary love language is words of affirmation, then you should thank and congratulate them often. They're likely to appreciate romantic notes and loving texts.

Similarly, if their love language is quality time, then organize date nights and trips away. Ensure that when you're together, you're focused on their presence. For people who love physical touch, maintaining physical closeness is huge. Hugs and massages will go a long way.

If your partner's love language is receiving gifts, they don't want any old present. Think about things they've mentioned in the past or gifts that tie into key moments in your relationship. Finally, your partner may really identify with acts of service. If this is the case, then they'll see so much affection in you cleaning the house, grocery shopping, or cooking dinner.

The five love languages concept has become immensely popular, but you shouldn't feel defined by or boxed in by yours. Stefani Goerlich, a Detroit-based psychotherapist, told Mic, "I don't consider it to be an evidence-based practice, but I do find it to be a very useful tool ... Eight times out of ten, whatever the issues are that my client-couples bring to the table, they are rooted in a fundamental misalignment in how each partner gives and receives love."