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Make her coffee to drink as soon as she wakes up.

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Play the big spoon some nights — and the little spoon other nights. 

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Answer her texts in detail (instead of giving her one or two word replies).

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You cannot start arguments about how they clearly don’t give a shit about you, simply because they aren’t showing you affection in the specific way you prefer affection.

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Learning your partner’s love language will enable you to more effectively communicate with them.

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Love them as they want to be loved.

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Quality time—extended periods of togetherness—can be extra special to someone with bipolar disorder who feels lonely, isolated, or unlovable.

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Maybe it’s hearing the words, “I love you.” Maybe you know that they love you, but you want to hear it.

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Quality Time: You could even bring your partner to the place where you first met or somewhere else that has some meaning to your relationship. A little nostalgia can go a long way.

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If you’re dating without knowledge of your love language, you’re really doing yourself a disservice.