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The Five Love Languages

why gift giving is not just consumerism (and how to keep it from veering that way)

As someone with significant neurodivergence, I have a special interest in learning about -and possibly streamlining the process of- anything to do with the human body.  For me that includes more specifically anatomy and physiology, sociology and of course- psychology.  When I found out there were helpful shortcuts to understanding how to conduct yourself with and around people you love- of course I wanted to know more.

Enter: the 5 love languages.

I’ve never met anyone with just one love language, but knowing the most important one/s for them can be a game changer. 

Words of Affirmation

Physical Touch

Acts of Service

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Quality Time

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Gift Giving

Having grown up with low resources, gift giving has always been the love language I had to work at.  The following blog will enumerate some of the helpful tips and tricks I have picked up for gift making, plus introduce you to some of the really unique and meaningful gifts I have come across in many hours of research.

For me personally, gift giving has a far more appealing dopamine payout than receiving. Yet I know from experience that when a person receives a gift that says “I thought of you, specifically,” everyone involved feels closer together. 

Infusing your gift selections with meaningful intent, and perhaps a touch of whimsy- will make the difference between mindless consumerism and an exchange of which the effects could last a lifetime.

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