Has anyone read about the 5 love languages? This is a framework that's been really helpful for me in understanding how I prefer to receive support (and asking for it!). You can read more about it here: Therapist Insight 💡: How To Ask Your Significant Other For Support As You Change Your Drinking
Yes! I reference these a lot in my romantic life, but I know there's applicability in other relationships.
I love this framework because it portrays love - accurately, in my opinion - as a verb/an action.
Someone once told me "Love is giving what is needed".
What does your loved one need? What do YOU need?
Completely agree! I also know it's super common that people assume they should give love the way they want to receive it, which can lead to false assumptions, and us not getting what we need. I haven't read the entire book yet, but I'm eager to!