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Love Languages

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entertainment1 year ago•6 min saved

Jimmy O. Yang Reveals His Deepest Fear

In an interview, actor and comedian Jimmy O. Yang discusses his role in "Interior Chinatown," his experiences of being underestimated, and his personal challenges with accepting compliments and expressing love. Yang, who immigrated from Hong Kong, reflects on his teenage fearlessness and the development of his humor as a response to bullying. He also shares his fear of infinity and the vastness of the ocean, preferring city views over ocean views. Yang is working on being more open and communicative, especially with his family, in expressing love and affirmation.

via NPR|

#cultural-identity #entertainment #fear-of-infinity

relationships1 year ago•6 min saved

"5 Cute Things Men Say That Drive Women Wild"

Men often struggle with knowing what to say to make their girlfriends feel loved and appreciated. Here are 5 cute things to say to your girlfriend: "I don’t know what to do," "That must be hard. What can I do for you right now?," "When I see you, my heart skips a beat," "You look hot," and "I'm sorry I hurt you. What can I do to make things right?" Communication, empathy, and expressing love are key to making a woman feel valued in a relationship.

via YourTango|

#apologies #communication #cute-things-to-say

advice-column2 years ago•3 min saved

"Dear Prudence: The Paradox of Cringing at Kind Words from My Spouse"

A person struggles with expressing and receiving affection due to a past devoid of love and abusive relationships, despite having a loving husband. They feel insincere and uncomfortable with affectionate gestures and seek advice on how to overcome this barrier. The advice given includes having an open conversation with the husband, expressing love in a straightforward manner, understanding each other's needs, and considering therapy to address intimacy issues and fears.

via Slate|

#advice-column #communication #emotional-intimacy

relationships2 years ago•5 min saved

Understanding the Love Languages of Autistic Individuals

The author, who was diagnosed with Autism and ADHD, shares their experience of discovering the six neurodivergent/autistic love languages, which differ from Gary Chapman's Love Languages. These love languages include parallel play, unusual gifts, unmasking, info dumping, support swapping, and deep pressure hugs. The author explains how understanding and embracing these love languages has made a significant difference in their relationships, allowing them to feel loved and understood in a way that aligns with their neurodivergent needs.

via YourTango|

#autism #communication #love-languages

personality-test2 years ago•6 min saved

Decode Your Love Language, Sensitivity, Empathy, and Personality with One Optical Illusion

A visual test claims to reveal your specific love language based on the first animal you spot in an image. The five love languages, according to Dr. Gary Chapman, are receiving gifts, quality time, words of affirmation, acts of service/devotion, and physical touch. If you see a bird, your love language is words of affirmation; if you see a crab, it's physical touch; if you see a horse, it's acts of service; if you see a dolphin, it's physical touch; if you see ducklings, it's quality time; if you see a bear, it's receiving gifts; and if you see a puppy, it's quality time.

via YourTango|

#communication #love-languages #personality-test

relationships2 years ago•11 min saved

Navigating Imbalanced Relationship Responsibilities: Insights from Workplace Romances

The letter writer is concerned about the compatibility of their relationship with their boyfriend, who expresses love through acts of service but struggles to communicate emotions. They desire more emotional intimacy, compliments, and the ability to contribute to the household. The letter writer developed a crush on a coworker who provided compliments, leading to doubts about the relationship. The advice suggests considering couples counseling and discussing the need for emotional intimacy with the boyfriend, as it is not selfish to desire a deeper connection.

via Slate|

#communication #emotional-intimacy #incompatibility

relationships2 years ago•3 min saved

Man's Insensitive Request to Sick Girlfriend Shocks Reddit Community.

A Reddit user battling cancer was asked by her boyfriend to meal prep for him after her chemo treatments. She declined, but he insisted, citing "acts of service" as his love language. When she pushed back, he became angry and accused her of being one-sided. Redditors were appalled by his behavior, calling it manipulative and selfish. Many advised the woman to leave the relationship.

via SheKnows|

#cancer #chemo #love-languages

relationships2 years ago•4 min saved

Man's Insensitive Request to Sick Girlfriend Shocks Reddit Community.

A Reddit user battling cancer was asked by her boyfriend to meal prep for him after her chemo treatments. She declined, but her boyfriend insisted, claiming that "acts of service" is his love language. When she defended herself, he became irate and accused her of being one-sided. Redditors were shocked by his audacious request and manipulative use of love language rhetoric, with many advising her to leave him.

via Yahoo Life|

#cancer #chemo #love-languages