Acts of Love Speak Louder than Words

Previously, I had a post on the exploration of love languages between couples - Say It With Love, Make Time (http://embryonisk.blogspot.com/2011/05/say-it-with-love-make-time.html). Words may mean alot, but like they always say, action always speaks louder than words.

Thoughtful Gifts
The age-old habit of showering your date with gifts is not without its grain of truth - it's an expression of genuine affection.

Don't mistake this love language for materialism though. Those who feel loved through Thoughtful Gifts thrive on thoughfulness.

Whether it is walking down the entire stretch of Orchard Road to find specific gift your date desires, patiently joining a long queue at the food court for her favourite takeaway fried bee hoon, or going through the hassle of hopping from one outlet to the next to get that jersey he would die for - the process is seen more valuable than the gift itself. People always say it is the thought that counts and it is true. If you really love someone, giving is a joy no matter how much trouble is involved. In fact, you will smile when you think back on all these little anecdotes of what you've gone through to win his or her hear.

An expert says girls are usually shy. She expects the guy to take the initiative to show his love. At most, she will drop hints but may find it meaningless if she has to keep reminding the guy about it. You will be surprised to know that men want to have gifts too, and giving when it is least expected can have a magical effect.

A scenario of a guy named Daniel, he does not have luxury of time for gift exchange, especially on festive occasions. While everyone else celebrates, he can only wait for his day off to celebrate the occasion belatedly with his girlfriend. He says:"Although I don't say it, if my girlfriend gives me something out of the blue, it means the world to me."

Acts of Service
In a scenario which involved a lady named Rachel, she was hoping her boyfriend would help pack her belongings when she was moving, but he did not offer to help and she was sorely disappointed.

In another scenario, Sara was tasked to bring good to a BBQ party and her boyfriend drove her around to pick up the items before dropping her off at the venue, without getting out of the car to help her carry. She felt unloved.

Why did the girls feel hurt. The answer is simple: instead of lending a helping hand, the guys were 'sitting around' and this signalled to them that the guys didn't care enough to help.

Act of service if a love language that speaks dearly to us in the same way our mother and father would have shown their love for us.

He cooks porridge and soup for you when you fall sick;she washes your dirty landry, irons your clothes and polishes your shoes without realising it. These are acts of commitment.

If your partner identifies with this type of love language, you should let your actions do the talking. If you really love someone, doing things for him or her will not feel like a chore at all. Do it out of love and even the smallest actions will spell: I care.

True?