This week on the What a Gift podcast, we're diving into love languages and the frivolous treats that make us feel known.

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The Gift of Love Languages

We rehash and get new perspective an oldie but goodie: the five love languages—and discuss how we relate. Jule unwraps the gift of Love Languages, sharing that her top language is Gift Giving because it proves someone thought of her when she wasn't around. Sarra affirms that her top language is Words of Affirmation because it makes her feel "seen". We discuss how our rankings evolved: Sarra shares her story of overcoming a zero rating in Physical Touch, realizing that her resistance was rooted in believing a "lie" about her size. Jule admits she still needs to work on Acts of Service with her husband, Chris, even after using the languages to overcome a "serious rough patch" early in their relationship. We celebrate the power of timely affirmations, like leaving a note under a roommate's door or Jule’s heartfelt notes to her wedding helpers, one of which she is "so glad" she wrote before her friend David passed away.

The Gift of Margaritas

Sarra unwraps the "sweet, sweet gift of margaritas," noting they are objectively fun and just something special. She explains why she orders hers on the rocks, no salt, no sugar, insisting that she doesn't want "graininess” on the rim of a glass. We agree that the true gift lies in feeling known and loved when friends remember your specific, "frivvil" drink choice and prepare it when you arrive. Jule recounts her misguided "tequila year," where she based her alcohol choices on an article (later debunked) claiming tequila was a stimulant instead of a depressant. Sarra shares a brilliant idea for loving your friends: using a Google form to gather preferences like "loungewear size," favorite snacks, and close contacts, so you can "love them well".

White Elephant (Closing Segment)

We close with our segment where we decide whether to Receive, Return, or Regift pop culture and daily phenomena. This week, we tackle green text messages (Sarra returns them; Jule receives them but asks Apple to be nicer), grapes with seeds (Jule receives them, especially the flavorful Concord grape), and home renovation shows (we both receive, recalling the chaos of Trading Spaces and Extreme Home Makeover).

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