Love Languages

How do I know someone likes me? You think it would be easy, but every person communicates their feelings differently. It is not just one universal language.
Ever since I started dating, I have heard of "love languages" people have. Apparently they come from a book called "The Five Love Languages" by Gary Chapman. It explains how people communicate to others that they love them or how they need to be treated in order to feel that they are loved. The five languages are Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Receiving Gifts, Acts of Service, and Physical Touch. I had a good idea of what my main 2 love languages were, but I went and took the test online... http://www.afo.net/hftw-lovetest.asp
My results: Quality Time and Physical Touch, just like I thought. That explains everything, doesn't it? It explains why long distance/army guys are so hard for me to date! There is no physical touch there, so the guy had better put all the effort he has into making quality time out of the situation. Unfortunately, most guys don't care as much about spending so much time talking on the phone. They rather be outside living their lives. When to me, if you really wanted to be with the person, you would put just as much effort into the relationship as if they were there in person. Therefor, I might just be willing to do a long distance again if the person has that quality time language to offer. Otherwise, goodbye! It wont work. Been there, done that, and I am sorry.

What I also find interesting is that these love languages can be applied in friendships and family relationships as well. Have you ever noticed how you get along better with some people better than others? Why is that? Or maybe some people just tend to drive you crazy? It is most likely because the way they communicate their feelings for you is opposite than how you communicate your feelings. That creates clashing. But that doesn't mean you can't work through it. After getting to know a person and figuring out how they feel loved and needed, you can apply their language in how you communicate with them even if it doesn't make any sense to you.

Sorry if I am not making any sense. I sometimes have that effect on people because it is crystal clear in my head, I promise. Well, I am done with today's ramble. Hope you all can figure out your own love language! It might help you understand yourself a little bit more. :)