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In this episode, hosts Alan and Susan embark down a discussion over the varying kinds of love languages. Before sitting down to record, they separately took an online assessment. Then, they both came together to discuss their findings without sharing ahead of time. Susan's primary love language is Acts of Service while Alan's is Words of Affirmation. While Alan and Susan agree they started as best friends, they are wired differently. Susan places a high value on getting help with household chores and other tasks. If those are ignored, it can make her feel unappreciated. For Alan, he places a higher value on getting honest words of affirmation or feedback. For him words are more important than actions, which is opposite for Susan. But, there isn't just one love language. One may be more dominant, but they all carry some weight.
The rest of the episode is dedicated to going through through secondary languages and those that bore little weight. Throughout, the two of them recognize, it's more important to know what your partner's love language is than it is to know your own.
The fitness component was a reiteration that keeping your relationship fit is just as important as physical health. Alan and Susan suggest taking the assessment every now and then just to bring about the discussion. It can also serve as a reminder of what your partner perceives to be important versus your own ideas. Neither is wrong. But, learning to understand what makes the other respond is a good place to start for building an even better relationship.
By Alan Sanders and Susan Delmonico5
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In this episode, hosts Alan and Susan embark down a discussion over the varying kinds of love languages. Before sitting down to record, they separately took an online assessment. Then, they both came together to discuss their findings without sharing ahead of time. Susan's primary love language is Acts of Service while Alan's is Words of Affirmation. While Alan and Susan agree they started as best friends, they are wired differently. Susan places a high value on getting help with household chores and other tasks. If those are ignored, it can make her feel unappreciated. For Alan, he places a higher value on getting honest words of affirmation or feedback. For him words are more important than actions, which is opposite for Susan. But, there isn't just one love language. One may be more dominant, but they all carry some weight.
The rest of the episode is dedicated to going through through secondary languages and those that bore little weight. Throughout, the two of them recognize, it's more important to know what your partner's love language is than it is to know your own.
The fitness component was a reiteration that keeping your relationship fit is just as important as physical health. Alan and Susan suggest taking the assessment every now and then just to bring about the discussion. It can also serve as a reminder of what your partner perceives to be important versus your own ideas. Neither is wrong. But, learning to understand what makes the other respond is a good place to start for building an even better relationship.