THE 5

LOVE
Demonstrate by… Avoid…
• Hugs • Physical neglect
• High fives • Physical abuse
• Fist bumps • Threats
• Smiles
QUALITY TIME
Demonstrate by… Avoid…
• Participating in a shared activity • Distractions such as phones,
• Taking a walk together TV’s, etc.…
• Spending one-on-one time • Gaps of time between hanging
• Going somewhere new together out
• Isolation
 ACTS OF SERVICE
Demonstrate by… Avoid…
• Helping with chores or tasks • Forgetting promises
• Helping with homework • Ignoring
• Saying “What can I do for you?”
or ”How can I help you?”
 RECEIVING GIFTS
Demonstrate by… Avoid…
• Giving thoughtful gifts • Materialism
• Remembering special occasions • Forgetting special events
• Giving tokens from trips
 SHOW YOURSELF SOME
LOVE!
WORDS OF PHYSICAL TOUCH QUALITY TIME ACTS OF SERVICE RECEIVING GIFTS
AFFIRMATION
Giving yourself pep Things that make Spending time alone Doing things for Buying gifts for
talks and your body feel good or doing things you yourself that make yourself and
encouraging yourself and focus on your enjoy life easier for you spending money on
physical wellbeing things that bring you
joy

Journaling Soft blankets Relaxing Cleaning

Affirmations Long showers Taking yourself on a Organizing Vacations
Positive self-talk Spa days date Using a planner Clothes
Physical activity Hobbies Making a to-do list Paying for activities
Massages Indulging