The pandemic has interrupted most people from their usual routines, which often include concentrated interaction with other people including, family, loved ones and coworkers. By moving the constant interaction online, the ways in which one gives and receives love have vastly changed. Humans are expected to adapt to a different system from what they have gotten used to their entire lives. A theory that illustrates the different ways in which humans give and receive love is the 5 Love Languages. This theory comes from a book by Gary Chapman published in 1992 by the same title, where he identifies five ways people express and experience love in romantic relationships as well as platonic ones. In an interview with Chapman for WPTV news, he explained that this concept helps people express love in an effective manner on the emotional level. The five love languages include words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time and physical touch. Chapman said that keeping love alive is important whether or not there is a crisis going on, but it is especially important in current times. The love language that is most directly impacted…
The Five Love Languages and Understanding Mental Health in a Pandemic
July 15, 2020
