Have you heard of the 5 love languages?
Based on a book written by Dr. Gary Chapman, the 5 love languages speak to the different ways we all give and receive love: words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, acts of service, and receiving gifts.
Harnessing this knowledge and making the effort to understand each person’s love language is a fantastic way to build stronger bonds, make deeper connections and of course, buy better gifts.
In today’s article, we look at using love languages to find the perfect gift for mum this Mother’s Day, so if you’re looking to spoil mum with something she is bound to love, keep reading to find out more!
Words Of Affirmation
Words of affirmation are words that communicate love, care, appreciation, and respect for others.
Those who use words of affirmation as their primary love language are often sensitive souls who are incredibly aware of their surroundings.
They are the encouragers who know exactly what to say when you’re feeling down or in need of some encouragement.
If this sounds like your mum, here is a list of gifts that are sure to tick all her boxes:
- A handwritten or handmade card is the perfect finishing touch to a gift for any mum whose primary love language is words of affirmation.
- A video montage of children and grandchildren sharing their thoughts and feelings about what a wonderful person mum is.
- Make a CD mixtape filled with her favourite songs that express your love.
- Create a memorable Love Book for mum that is filled with beautiful illustrations, thoughts, memories and more.
Quality Time
The love language of quality time is one that centres around togetherness.
This love language is all about expressing your love and affection with your undivided attention.
If your mum’s love language is quality time, here are some gifts that are sure to make her feel special:
- Plan a day trip or weekend away to spend some quality time with mum. Book a room at a hotel, resort and spa and let your hair down with the number one lady in your life.
- Plan a well deserved movie night that is complete with popcorn, snacks and a bunch of mum’s favourite movies.
- Sign yourself and mum up for a cooking class, pottery class or any other fun activity that allows you to create long lasting cherished memories.
Physical Touch
If mum’s love language is physical touch, chances are she prefers physical expressions of love over all other expressions (such as verbal compliments or gifts).
For any mum who just loves a hug or being close, here is a list of gifts that are sure to please:
- Book mum in for a full body massage or spa treatment. You could even join here to make the experience that much more memorable!
- Plan a night full of wine, movies, nail painting, hugs and conversation. Think of it as an adult slumber party!
- Purchase items such as warm fuzzy blankets, bath bombs, skincare and anything else that mum can use on her body.
Acts Of Service
As the name suggests, if someone’s primary love language is acts of service, they most appreciate being assisted with practical daily chores, tasks, and responsibilities.
Does mum often ask for help around the home?
Acts of service could be her love language:
- Breakfast in bed is sure to delight mum, and don’t forget to do all the washing up too!
- Treat mum to a relaxing day at the spa while you spend some time cleaning up her home, car or performing other daily chores on her behalf.
- Help with the gardening, or even hire a monthly gardener to take some of the burden and stress off mum’s shoulders.
- Order take out dinner from mum’s favourite restaurant and surprise her with it!
Receiving Gifts
Lastly, the fifth love language is receiving gifts.
Those whose primary love language is receiving gifts love just that – receiving presents, surprises, and other physical symbols of love that materially express the affection someone has for them.
A person who feels loved through these items might cherish gifts, however small, more so than someone who operates via a different love language:
- Consider getting mum a themed subscription box (specialty food/coffee/wine, beauty, gardening etc).
- Flowers are always a winner in any mum’s book, so be sure to order a gorgeous bouquet for her!
- If your mum has any particular interests or hobbies, purchasing her items that compliment her interests and hobbies is a recipe for success.
- A gift voucher for her favourite restaurant or store is also always a fantastic idea.
At the end of the day, there is no such thing as a one size fits all Mother’s Day gift.
We hope that this article has inspired you to explore your mum’s love language in order to find her a gift that she is certain to love!