Love Language | Physical Touch | part 3 of 5
a child whose primary love language is Physical Touch is, not surprisingly, very touchy. Hugs, pats on the back, holding hands, and thoughtful touches on the arm, shoulder, or face – they can all be ways to show excitement, concern, care, and love. Physical presence and accessibility are crucial, while neglect or abuse can be unforgivable and destructive. Physical touch fosters a sense of security and belonging in any relationship.
if this describes your wildling, do:
- be in physical proximity
- use gentle touches
- pay attention to the messages you are sending with your body language
don’t:
- be too rough and physically hurt your child
- disregard boundaries and personal space when they need it
- give the cold shoulder
practical ways to express love in this language:
- Bear hug
- Plant a kiss on each other’s cheek
- Cuddle on the sofa during a movie
- Have a tickle session
- Hold hands while out and about
- Give each other a massage
- Snuggle under the covers
- Have your child sit on your lap during story time
- Pick your kid up and swing him/her around
- Give each other a high five
- Give each other a cool hairdo
- Touch foreheads during a hug
- Rub noses
- Squeeze each other’s faces for some silly time
- Be each other’s dance partner
- Link arms and skip in circles
- Do a three-legged race down the hallway
- Kiss the left cheek, then the right cheek, then the forehead in one go
- Give your child a piggy back ride
- Squeeze your kid’s shoulder
