As Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, it’s time to let your beloved know how special they are. Even if you feel that exchanging gifts on Valentine’s Day is kind of a cliche, participate and revel in the energy of the day with your better half. It could better your relationship and fortify the intimacy between you and your partner.
If you find gift-giving challenging, here’s an idea. Choose a Valentine’s Day gift for your partner according to their love language.
What are the five different love languages?
Dr. Gary Chapman, an American author, a well-known marriage counsellor and speaker, penned the book The Five Love Languages. According to Chapman, the five love languages are words of affirmation (compliments), quality time, gifts, acts of service, and physical touch.
To recognise your partner’s love language, observe how they express their honest feelings, emotions and love for you. To know what to gift them, here are some suggestions:
Gift suggestions for your partner as per their love language
1. Words of affirmation (compliments)
This verbal love language entails appreciating everything about your partner with compliments. It could be their appearance, achievements, qualities and every little thing you love about them.
Words of affirmation love language can set a positive tone in your relationship, even when there are conflicts. Reminding your partner about their positive attributes verbally and constantly could not only boost their self-esteem and confidence but can also improve the quality relationship.
If your partner’s love language is words of affirmation, you can give them personalised photo books with messages. You can add your favourite pictures with them and write heartfelt messages to compliment them. You can also give them a book of romantic poems or a book of love letters handwritten by you.
iDiva recommends: Personalised Family Special Photobook by FNP, INR 2,199
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FNP’s Photobook can be personalised depending on your needs. If you want to give your partner something to cherish for a long time, bookmark this one.
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2. Quality time
As the name suggests, this love language means expressing love and affection by spending quality time with your partner. Spending time with each other is one of the best ways to strengthen your relationship. If your partner loves being with you or finds reasons to meet you frequently, it is their love language.
There are many options in Valentine’s Day gift ideas if your partner’s love language is quality time. For example, make a reservation at their favourite or any romantic restaurant. You could also plan a short trip to spend quality time with them. If you are in a long distance relationship, surprise them with a visit.
You could also plan a movie night if you live away from them. You can let them know about this gift by sending them a pair of good quality earphones to watch the movie.
iDiva recommends: Pebble Retro Buds, INR 3,999
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Pebble’s Retro Buds are equipped with deep bass clear sound, ENC, a built-in mic, and voice assistance that could elevate your romantic movie night on Valentine’s Day.
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3. Gifts
Expressing love by giving thoughtful gifts is another romantic love language. If your partner indulges this love language, reciprocate it by giving them something they want or like or would find helpful. Recognise what they need or what they like and surprise them with a Valentine’s Day gift.
The kind of gift depends on your partner’s preferences and personality. Find out what they have been yearning for since a long time. You could also give them a handmade gift, as it is an excellent gesture.
iDiva recommends: Coach Floral Eau de Parfum, INR 5,750
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If your partner loves collecting luxury or mid-luxury perfumes, introduce her to a new brand. One of the suggestions is Coach’s Floral Eau De Parfum. The key notes include pineapple sorbet, sambac jasmine and crystal musk.
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4. Acts of service
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Maybe your partner doesn’t compliment you or does not bring you gifts frequently, but makes your life easier when he/she can. It means that their love language is Acts of Service. This love language means that your partner does things for you without asking so that you can take it easy. It could be doing chores around the house, taking care of your pet, running your errands, pampering you, etc.
If someone expresses love with an act of service, they would appreciate some like that in reciprocation. On Valentine’s Day, you can cover your partner’s chores or duties for a specified amount of time so that you can relax. You can plan a date by cooking their favourite meals. You can also prepare their favourite dessert.
5. Physical touch
The love language of physical touch means that your partner shows affection by holding hands, hugs, kisses and other ways of physical intimacy. It is mainly about non-sexual physical contact. The non-verbal love language enhances physical intimacy between you and your partner.
If your partner’s love language is physical touch, you can gift a couple’s massage session or a cosy blanket to watch movies or simply cuddle. You can also plan a romantic weekend getaway.
iDiva recommends: Weaves of Sunshine Throw by Varee, INR 1,899
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The mustard yellow throw will not only enliven your space but also make an adorable gift for someone whose love language is physical touch. Perfect for winters, the woollen throw is perfect for cosying up on a lazy evening.
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Let us know in the comments below what your partner’s love language is.
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