Love Language Quiz by Heather Severn Callister, LMFT & Coach
Choose the best answer even though more than one may apply. These questions are applicable as a child, adult, or partner.
Answers: A. Acts of service B. Quality Time C. Physical Touch D. Words of Affirmation E. Gifts
- As a child, I recognized love when: a. Someone helped me with a difficult or hard task b. Someone played with me c. Someone gave me a hug and kiss d. Someone told me they loved me e. Someone brought me a surprise
- When I try to show love to my partner I: a. Do something nice for them b. Create dedicated time to spend with them c. Rub their back or feet d. Leave them a note or tell them I how much I appreciate them e. Pick out their favorite treat at the store and bring it to them.
- My preference would be: a. To have my partner do or help with a task that overwhelms me b. Go somewhere fun with my partner c. To be embraced and kissed d. To tell me what they appreciate about me e. To receive a thought gift from my partner
- As a child, I expressed love by: a. Doing something nice for someone else. b. Playing with them and paying attention to them c. Giving them a hug d. Telling them I love them e. Giving someone else something they like—e.g. their favorite candy bar or toy
- As a child, I liked it the most of all when: a. Made my favorite meal/treat for me b. Took me to my favorite place to spend time with me c. Would stroke my hair or lightly rub my back d. Would tell me how cute/fun I am e. Would bring me a toy of my favorite character from a TV show/movie
- As an adult, my date of choice would be: a. My partner making my favorite meal for me b. Going to a show that I’ve wanted to see c. Going dancing so I can touch & hold my partner d. Going up in the mountains and having my partner give me a letter of all the things they love about me e. Giving me a gift card that says—“Evening all paid for” to a nice destination (i.e.spa, dinner, get away)
- What I prefer most is: a. Having chores/tasks done for me that I haven’t been able to get done b. Sharing ideas/feelings with my partner from something I read c. Getting a massage from my partner d. Being told what my partner loves about me e. Receiving a gift of shoes or electronics (any object) that I’ve been wanting to buy
- What I prefer most is: a. Have my partner do the dishes after I cook b. Cook together with my partner c. Rub my shoulders while I cook dinner d. Tell me what a great job I’m doing while I cook e. My partner make a surprise delicious romantic meal for me (or buy it for me if they can’t cook)
- My family demonstrated love by: a. Doing nice things for each other b. Playing games together c. Giving hugs and/or kisses d. Telling each other we loved them e. Giving gifts that had a special meaning
- For a gift, I would love: a. A coupon that said “good for 1 month of putting the kids to bed” or a task that you would rather have someone else do b. To do an activity I like with someone I enjoy c. A coupon that said, “good for a massage” from your partner d. A handwritten note of top 10 things they like about me e. A gift card to my favorite store or restaurant
- It’s more important to me to have my partner: a. Do an errand for me b. To be really present with me in a conversation about my day c. Sit close to me while watching a show together d. Telling me I look nice and they’re attracted to me e. Receive a gift showing they thought about me
- I prefer showing that I care about someone by: a. Making something nice for them b. Making time for them by going to lunch with them c. Giving them a hug d. Writing them a nice card e. Giving them flowers or chocolates or money
Answers: A. Acts of service B. Quality Time C. Physical Touch D. Words of Affirmation E. Gifts