Words of affirmation
You feel loved through words.
For you, what gets said really matters. An “I'm proud of you”, a thank you for something nobody else noticed, or a text in the middle of the day lands deep and stays with you.
When the words don't come, you can feel invisible, even if your partner does plenty for you. And harsh words sting extra, because words are exactly what you listen to most.
In everyday life it often shows in how you save sweet messages, remember exactly what someone said, and are generous with praise and encouragement yourself.
Show your partner this
- Text me in the middle of the day to say you're thinking of me.
- Tell me what you appreciate about me, specifically and often.
- Cheer me on before something I find hard or scary.
- Leave a little note where I'll find it, in my bag or on the mirror.
- Tell other people what you love about me, when I can hear it.