The Book Corner: Love is in the air

September 20, 2024

It’s that time of year again, the fall season. When the grass is fading and the flowers are in their final stages of blooming, the birds are still chirping…no matter the season, love is always in the air.

In this Book Corner, I’m introducing “The 5 Love Languages” by Gary Chapman. We all have different ways we feel loved. Just because you like to receive presents doesn’t mean your partner feels loved when you give them a gift. It’s all about learning and understanding their love language. This book introduces you to the five different love languages so you can speak their language and let them know they’re loved.

The first love language is Words of Affirmation. This is a person that likes to be told affirmative, uplifting things like “you’re awesome,” “great job,” and “I appreciate you.” If your partner tells you “you’re the greatest” their love language is probably Word of Affirmation. Listen to people’s words to figure out their love language.

The second love language is Quality Time. If this is your partner’s love language you need to spend time with them. It could be watching TV, taking a walk, doing almost anything together. It’s all about spending time and bonding with them.

The third love language is Receiving Gifts. If this is your partner’s love language, they like to receive gifts. The price of the gift is not important, it could be a trinket, a picture, flowers, perfume, etc. It’s an item that will mean something to them. Your partner feels loved when you give them something special.

The fourth love language is Acts of Service. Your partner feels loved when you make a meal for them, wash the dishes, or vacuum the floor. This person feels loved when you help them by performing kind acts of service.

The fifth love language is Physical Touch. As the name implies, your partner feels loved when you touch them. It could be holding their hand, putting your arm around them, or giving your partner a kiss. They feel loved when you tenderly touch.

This book is a must read for couples especially and for anyone interested in speaking another person’s love language.

About the Contributor

Christopher D’Allen, Editor-in-Chief

My name is Christopher D'Allen and I am the Editor-in-Chief for the MATC Times, a student run paper dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in scholastic journalism. The MATC Times stands as the voice of our students and a bastion of free speech for the communiy we represent. I joined the staff in my first semester at MATC and obtained my current position at the start of Summer '23. Here I am a photography student and hold a BA in Political Science and Spanish & Latin American Studies with a minor in Democracy and Justice Studies. I have worked an Administrative Assistant, World Language Instructor, a Head Lifeguard and Resident Assistant, but have found that my passion lies in the arts. As a photographer, I challenge myself daily to find a new perspective, capture a fleeting scene and turn moments into memories. As we work to relaunch the MATC Times website and grow our staff, I want to make joining our team as positive a learning experience and beneficial a work experience as possible. I strongly believe in the power of collaboration and inclusivity. As an Editor, I actively encourage diverse perspectives. Each student's unique viewpoint enriches our storytelling and fosters a sense of unity within our community. I aim to bridge the gap between words and images, revealing the untold stories that shape our community.