i find it amazing that the languages of love have kinda permeated a lot of places.
in the course about establishing intimacy in relationships from the mental health academy, a section of it included that as well.
and i find this interesting:
"Receiving Gifts: tokens or symbols of affection, caring, remembrance, and thoughtfulness. They may be tangible gifts - little (or big) presents that you've found, made, or purchased, given either at a special time or for no specific occasion; or gifts of self - your physical presence in important moments or times of crisis."
--- wow. never realized that the gift of self is considered a gift in the love languages as well. intriguing. i like to give gifts. hahaa. but i never realized that i love others through the gift of self too.
"Quality Time: focused, undivided and uninterrupted attention, despite busyness and business. It is demonstrated in: togetherness - not just proximity, but the simple emotional connection and enjoyment of being with each other; meaningful conversation - sympathetic (not just solution-oriented) dialogue and active listening to share feelings, thoughts, and desires in a friendly uninterrupted context; and shared activities - doing things together that interest one or both of you just in order to create a unique experience and mutual memory."
--> so it's solution oriented dialogue which i find frustrating when i need a meaningul conversation.

so intriguing.
maybe i should go get myself trained in relationship counselling.