Whether your heart swells when your partner empties the dishwasher or when they surprise you with that necklace you were eyeing over the weekend, identifying yourlove languagecan be a go-to resource in maintaining a strong relationship over time. Historically, there have been five ways people tend to communicate and receive love—aka the five love languages—coined by marriage counselor and author, Gary Chapman: words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, receiving gifts and acts of service. But aneharmonydating trends report, found that 46 percent of adults in the United States expressed that their way of receiving and expressing love wasn’t included. Enter, two brand-new additions: shared experiences and emotional security.
With the help of three relationship experts, we break down everything you need to know about the two new love languages.
Meet the Experts
- Laurel Houseis a celebrity dating and relationship coach, author ofScrewing the Rules: The No-Games Guide to Love, host ofThe Man Whisperer, founder ofPrioriDatingandeharmony'srelationship expert
- Dr. Tarais a professor at California State University, Fullerton, author ofSexual Communication: Research in Action, host ofLuvbites、扬声器和性和教练的关系
- Shan BoodramisBumble’ssex and relationships expert, a certified sexologist, sex education counselor with a B.A. in Psychology, and bestselling author who has made appearances on Netflix’sToo Hot to Handle,The Dr. OzShow, and more.