Affection Styles

Words of appreciation

How they receive affection

You thrive on words: compliments, encouragement and spoken “I love you”s fill your tank — and harsh criticism weighs just as heavily.

How they show affection

You express affection by putting it into words: you say it, write it, praise, encourage.

To grow

Tell the people you love which phrase would make your day — and ask for it in writing when you need to hear it.

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