The words of affirmation love language are a big part of many relationships! But what is it really? I’ll break it down for you and give you some great ideas for adding these into your relationships.
Words of Affirmation Love Language
Whether or not you have a words of affirmation love language, telling your friends and family how you feel about them is so important!
I mean, I love hugs from my toddler, playing a game with my teens, getting a gift from a friend, or having my husband do something kind for me. But sometimes just hearing the words “I am happy that you are in my life” is all I need!
Words of affirmation are ways that we put into words just how important the people in your life are!
What are Words of Affirmation?
Words of affirmation are written or spoken words that explain your positive feelings towards another person. They are a confirmation of your love and can have a powerful impact on your loved ones.
It’s not necessarily just “I love you,” though they can be things like “playing this game with you is so fun” “you make me feel safe” or “you’re my best friend!”
Of the 5 love languages, this love language tends to get a bad rap. There’s a common misconception that if your love language is words of affirmation that you are just insecure and need constant reassurance.
This is so wrong! We all need words of affirmation. And you aren’t alone if you feel love best when you hear it in words.
Do I need to Use Words of Affirmation?
So do you really need words of affirmation in your relationships? Absolutely!
How much you need them will depend on your love language and the love language of the person you are dealing with, but each relationship needs some affirmation!
Love languages aren’t mutually exclusive. Each of them is important and a necessity for making a relationship work. Having a love language just means that you gravitate more towards one form of love giving and receiving!
How to Use Words of Affirmation When You Have A Different Love Language
I’ll be honest. It can be hard for me to use words of affirmation. The thing about words of affirmation is that they are really great to hear but can be hard to say. If you don’t naturally relate to the words of affirmation love language, it might be difficult to voice or write your feelings.
But if you have someone in your life that does feel love in this way, it’s so important to make an effort for them!
Here are some helpful tips that I’ve found have helped me use words of affirmation more naturally:
- Write it down. It’s a lot easier to write your feelings than to speak them. Try writing them out on paper or electronically to share with someone you love.
- Start simple. Don’t try to express every emotion all at once! Find simple ways to tell someone that you care throughout the day instead of focusing on the “I love you”s right away.
- Don’t worry about perfection. Just because someone likes words of affirmation doesn’t mean they need Shakespeare! Even if it doesn’t come out perfectly, the feeling behind your words is what will express love.
Check out these love languages posts too!
- How to Use the 5 Love Languages in Your Relationships
- 50 Quality Time Love Language Ideas
- Acts of Service Love Language + 50 Examples
Words of Affirmation Ideas
To make your life a little easier, here’s a few ideas of how you can add words of affirmation into your relationships with your friends and family!
- Leave a sticky note on their mirror
- Make a family mailbox and leave letters for everyone
- Draw a picture that expresses love for your toddler
- Use a loving nickname
- Express gratitude when they do something for you
- Surprise your kids with some lunch box jokes & a note
- Compliment their outfit
- Make sure that they know when their efforts were helpful
- Offer to listen and talk about a stressful situation
- Share when you are proud of something that they do
- Write them a poem or story
- Apologize first after an argument
- Slip a note into their work bag
- Tell them your favorite part of the day you spent together
- Ask what they like to hear most
For even more examples of affirmations, make sure you check out these posts!
- Perfect Positive Affirmations For Husband
- 50+ Morning Affirmations For Kids
- 50+ Positive Affirmations For Toddlers
- Daily Affirmations for Teenagers
- The Best Positive Affirmations For Marriage
Michele Tripple is a renowned author and expert in the fields of parenting, relationships, and personal development. With her degree in marriage and family studies, her experience as a Family Life Educator, and over a decade of experience as a professional writer, Michele has authored books that provide practical advice and insights into improving family dynamics and personal growth. Her work is celebrated for its blend of research-driven information and relatable, real-world applications. Michele has been a keynote speaker at conferences and has contributed to numerous publications and media outlets, solidifying her reputation as an authoritative voice in her field and helping families build relationships.