Whispers Of The Heart
When the heart speaks, LISTEN!
In recent weeks, a thought has consumed my mind,
Contemplating how love can bloom, even when resigned.
This new and peculiar feeling has taken hold,
I believe I’ve fallen in love with you, truth be told.
Your presence fills my thoughts throughout the day,
Your image flickers before me, in every possible way.
I long to share my sentiments, but held myself back,
Fearful of commitment, veering off love’s track.
Yet, what if your heart mirrors the same affection?
Wouldn’t that be our gain, a shared connection?
A potential loss it would no longer be,
Together, we could create a love story.
This letter may never reach your hands, it seems,
Lost in the vastness of time, shattered dreams.
But if by chance it does, I hope it’s not too late,
May love find a way, sealing our destined fate.
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We all want for the sweet sense of love. We want the people we care about to make us feel loved, valued, and appreciated. To each individual, love, however, has a different meaning. Someone else might not even notice what one person sees as a sign of love. The idea of love languages is relevant here. Dr. Gary Chapman first described the idea of love languages in his book “The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate.” There are five love languages, according to Dr. Chapman: 1. Words of Affirmation 2. Quality Time 3. Acts of Service 4. Gifts 5. Physical Touch These varied ways of expressing and receiving love each correspond to one of these love languages. You can better grasp what your partner needs from you to feel loved and appreciated if you are aware of their preferred love language. It might also assist you in showing them your affection in a meaningful way. 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