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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.

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The holiday season is always a hectic time of year — parties each weekend, traveling to spend time with family, and year-end work deadlines.

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Acts of Service: Maybe there was a time where you noticed he had a lot on his plate, and you went out of your way to help him. You would help clean up the kitchen, or take out the trash, or even help carry in the groceries, just because you knew he would appreciate it.

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Quality time is one of the most demanding love languages. For those of us who have busy schedules, quality time can feel like one of the more high-maintenance love languages.

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Every person has a love language that works best for them. And we have to be aware of this because it can contribute a drastic improvement to our relationships in any aspect.

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Physical Touch: How often do you just slow the world down and hug your person?