Words of affirmation is one of the ‘five love languages’ written about in a book on how to express love and commitment to your significant other.

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It refers to when we express our love through words of encouragement. There are quite a few ways to do this.

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Every day, we face people around us, and we don’t always have good encounters, especially at work. There are a lot of beautiful things for us to appreciate in the world around us, but there’s also a lot of things that aren’t so nice, and bring us down. We hope we don’t have these unpleasant encounters, but they do happen, sometimes all at once (as the saying goes, when it rains, it pours).

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When our mood is low and we feel upset, some gentle and loving words from our partner go a long way in raising out spirits again. 

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These can be simple, general words of encouragement (have a nice day ahead, dear!), words of empathy (that argument at work must have been very difficult for you, especially since you weren’t doing anything wrong!), words of inspiration (well, you’re MY hero!), and words of love (don’t be sad, you’re the reason I smile every day!).

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It is important to keep this vital line of communication open, because while it may not seem like an actual necessity in our daily lives, expressing appreciation of our significant other is a crucial part of maintaining a loving and healthy relationship.

 

We can try to mix the things we say up - instead of saying ‘I love you’ all the time, think about how you can convey your feelings of love in a creative manner. Perhaps you can try cute love quotes from movies that you both enjoy, or Google how to express love in a different language.

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Apart from what you say, you can get creative with the way you say it. Instead of telling your significant other, why not try writing a note, or making them a card? He or she will appreciate the effort you put into making them something, and they’ll also have something physical that they can keep and cherish. 

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WRAP IT UP!

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There are a lot of things we can say to one another, but the main gist of all of them is that we are saying things that lift up our partner’s spirits. These kind words do not need to come only when our poor partner has experienced something unpleasant. Rather, they are something we should try and do every day, regardless of whether our partner is having a good or bad day.