Using the Five Love Languages to Determine the Best Gift for Mom this Mother’s Day Ever wondered what really makes your mom (or your wife) feel loved? The five love languages developed by author Gary Chapman can help you determine what speaks to her heart so you can find the perfect gift this Mother’s Day. Whether or not most of us realize it, we all have a preferred expression of love—our own “love language.” Nothing makes some of us feel more loved and cherished than receiving gifts, while quality time reigns supreme for others. Here are the five love languages, in a nutshell: Words of Affirmation: Expression of love through words of praise or appreciation. Acts of Service: Simple acts like taking out the trash, helping with a special project, or picking up the dry cleaning. Receiving Gifts: Whether it’s a beautiful alexandrite ring or a box of gourmet chocolate—gifts symbolize love and affection for those who prefer this love language. Quality Time: Undivided attention and time are important to these moms. Physical Touch: Physical affection makes these moms/wives feel closest to you. You may already know your mom’s love language—when you were growing up, did a heartfelt handwritten card (words of affirmation) make her tear up every time? Perhaps she was most grateful when you helped around the house (acts of service) and made a point of telling you so. It’s not always obvious what her primary love language is—to find out for sure, have her take the love languages test online, or simply ask her what makes her feel special and loved. Certainly a person can like more than one of these love languages, but one or two are usually dominant. Here are some Mother’s Day gift ideas based on the different love languages. Words of Affirmation A heartfelt card: A card that perfectly expresses how much she means to you and how much you appreciate her will make her heart swell on Mother’s Day. A photo book: There are several online resources for creating a photo book, personalized calendar, or similar gift to showcase your fondest memories with mom in pictures, along with personal thoughts and messages. Acts of Service Helping with tasks/chores/special projects: Has she been asking you for months to install that shelf or clean out the garage? What may seem trivial to you could be the ideal Mother’s Day present for her. Receiving Gifts Unique jewelry: A radiant piece of jewelry, such as a Teufel Full Motion ring or necklace, is a gift she’ll love and treasure for years to come.
A personalized item: Does she love tea? Travel? History? Fashion? A personalized item like a travel journal or tea set engraved with her initials or favorite quote make a special present that celebrates her in a more personal way. Quality Time A weekend away or day out together: Undivided attention during an outing will let her know how much you care—whether it’s a visit to museum she loves, a day hike, a night at the theater, or a weekend away on the coast. Physical Touch A couple’s massage (for your wife): Spending the day at the spa together is an intimate, pampering experience she’ll love and appreciate—and, most importantly, it’s time you’ll be spending together. Hugs and kisses: Does mom or grandma love to give hugs and kisses? Does she pinch your cheeks every time she sees you? Simply giving her the hugs, kisses, and snuggles she craves will mean the world to her on Mother’s Day. What better way to celebrate the special mom in your life this Mother’s Day than by showing your love in a way that really speaks to her heart? By learning her love language, you may even find that your relationship grows stronger over time. To all the mothers who touch our lives every day, Happy Mother’s Day!
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