Describe five different ways that people express love. (5 points; 1 for each) Why is it important to understand this? (1 point)

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Describe five different ways that people express love. 5 points; 1 for each of the following:
- Words of affirmation; verbal expressions of love; verbal reassurances
- Quality time; sets aside time to spend with the other person; being together
- Gifts; phone calls; having someone "think of you"
- Acts of service; performing a task of use to your mate; getting things done so you don't have to
- Physical contact; touching; holding hands; sitting close together

Why is it important to understand this? (1 point) for any of the following:
- Makes your marriage better when you express the love the way your partner likes; your partner will like you better; you'll feel good about yourself
- If you express love the way your partner likes, he or she is more likely to express love the way you like
- There is nothing wrong with any of the ways of expressing love; if you love your partner you'll take the time to find out his or her preferences
- This is not about being right or wrong, it's about showing love

Psychology

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