Speak her love language

BY HELENA KNUTSON

Marketing Executive

Sometimes it can be hard to show how deep appreciation and love is, especially when every girl is unique and expresses love differently.

Here are different gift ideas to get your special loved one for Valentine’s that will coordinate perfectly with their love language.

Gift Giving

Buying a gift for your loved ones can show just how well you know them. Some people feel the deepest love knowing someone is thinking about them, such as a gift.

Brilyn Fowler, a junior sports management major, thinks giving a gift to your special someone is a great way to show you care.

“Giving someone something meaningful can be a great gift… It doesn’t have to be super big or expensive, it can be something small that relates to an inside joke or something you both like to do,” said Fowler.

Words of Affirmation

Words of affirmation are another love language and one of the most common.

Alexandria Gatewood, a freshman chemistry major, met her boyfriend at freshman orientation.

“Since we were both PSA majors, we were in the same group, so we sat by each other, and then we kinda hit off from there, I guess. I think we’ve been together six months now, almost seven,” Gatewood said.

Gatewood accepts love through words of affirmation and thinks something simple and thought out would be a perfect Valentine’s gift for the girl who just needs a little reminder of how much you care.

“A handwritten letter with flowers or something (is a nice gesture). Like, obviously not something super expensive because, you know, everyone thinks you have to go over the top for Valentine’s Day when you just spent a bunch of money on Christmas,” Gatewood said.

Quality time

Quality time is another very popular love language and can be a simple yet meaningful act that shows just how much you care about your partner.

Bella Smith, a sophomore nursing major, thinks that the best way to show your love is by just being there for the person you love and building your connection through meaningful time.

“A surprise date or a gift that we could do together (is a way to show love and appreciation)… At the end of the day, we are spending time together… and I think that’s way more important than like a purse or a perfume,” Smith said.

Some ideas that would be perfect for quality time would be a romantic dinner or partaking in an activity both parties find interesting.

Acts of service

Acts of service is a love language dedicated to all the people who find love through helping others.

Brinley Parnell, a freshman pre-nursing major, thinks that someone taking charge and taking the stress of planning the perfect date would be a great gift in itself.

“I think planning on his own, going out to dinner, and having chocolate and flowers and being like ‘Okay, at this time we’re doing this and be dressed in this attire’ (takes the stress off for me),” Parnell said.

Being able to plan something meaningful without help can be a great way to show your love to that special person. Planning a day revolving around shared interests and common hobbies is a great Valentine’s gift that everyone can enjoy.

Physical touch

Physical touch is another great way to show your loved one how much you mean to them. A single touch can show how much you care.

Rylan Thomas, a freshman elementary education major, thinks physical touch is a great gift to give someone for Valentine’s Day. A couples massage or just cuddling on the couch can be a great way to show your love.

“I think couples massages or even going out dancing is a great gift to give your partner – something simple and easy and doesn’t require a lot of money,” Thomas said.