I didnt know it then, but my father showed his love through Acts of Service.

Hed take my car, unannounced, and fill it up with gas.

Hed spend hours washing windows, cleaning leather shoes, running to the grocery store.

Doing Laundry

Performing Acts of Service.Unsplash

This was his way of showing me his love and affection.

When you give acts of service, you give your time and effort to them.

Just confirm you are kind and patient as you ask for the things you want.

Maybe your partner is studying for their PhD and unable to focus on any acts.

What’s Your Love Language?

Try our fast and free quiz to find out what your love language is.

Thislove language quizwas reviewed bySabrina Romanoff, PsyD.

You dont have to speak the same love language to have a lasting, fulfilling relationship.

You just have to know how tocommunicate your needs with your partner, whatever those may be.

Chapman G.The 5 Love Languages.

Perfection Learning Corporation; 2010.

Pew Research Center.Sharing chores a key to good marriage, say majority of married adults.