DISCOVERING YOUR LOVE LANGUAGE

Please answer each question using the following responses. Add the scores to each section separately.

5 = Strongly Agree;
4 = Agree;
3 = I don't really care
2 = Disagree
1 = Strongly disagree
 

Words of Affirmation
____ 1.  I can live two months on a good compliment.
____ 2.  When I look good, I like to be told.
____ 3.  When I help others, I like to be told that I am appreciated.
____ 4.  I am usually very hurt when I'm criticized.
____ 5.  I feel loved when I get a note or card of appreciation.

________ (Subtotal)   *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *

Quality Time
 ____ 6. I feel unloved if I go more than three days without at least a few minutes of  undivided attention from the important people in my life.
____ 7. Doing things and going places with the special people in my life are important to me.
____ 8.  I feel lonely if no one seems to have time for me.
____ 9.  It is important that people look me in the eye when speaking to me.
____10.  I would resent all the time the special people in my life worked if we never had time to talk.

________ (Subtotal    *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *

Gifts
____ 11.  I really enjoy giving gifts to those I love.
____ 12.  I feel better spending money on those I love rather than saving it.
____ 13.  When I am in a crisis, just having someone special with me tells me I am loved.
____ 14.  I would never tire of getting gifts every week from somebody special.
____ 15.  I am hurt when the special people in my life don't give me a birthday gift.

_________ (Subtotal)     *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *

Acts of Service
____16.  I know someone loves me when they help me with my chores.
____17.  Men and women should share in housework equally
____18.  I resent having to do my chores while everyone else is watching TV or  relaxing.
____19.  I would value someone helping me with my chores around the house rather than going with me to an activity.
____20.  I feel loved when special people do things for me and take care of me.

________ (Subtotal)    *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *

Touch
____21.  Hugging and holding hands communicate love to me.
____22.  When I am hurting emotionally, nothing is more important to me than being held.
____23.  I feel rejected if I am not touched by the special people in my life when I am with them.
____24.  While we watch TV or listen to music I'd rather someone special sit by me on the couch rather than in a separate chair.
____25.  Being touched is very important to me.

________(Subtotal)

You're highest two subtotals indicate your primary love languages.  Circle your two highest love languages.
 

                                                            5                          10                          15                          20                       25 
Words of Affirmation
Quality Time
Gifts 
Acts of Service 
Touch 
 
Many times you may higher score in two areas.  Enjoy teaching others about this and have fun asking for what you need emotionally.

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