Emily sat in her dorm room, staring at her laptop screen as she scrolled through her notes from psychology class. She had been thinking a lot about her feelings for Ryan, and a concept from her class kept popping into her mind - the 5 love languages. She had always been fascinated by the idea that people express and receive love in different ways.
As she thought about Ryan, Emily realized that he often showed his love and care through small acts of kindness. He would cook her favorite meals when she was stressed, offer to help her with her coursework, and even drive her to appointments when she needed a ride. These small gestures made her feel seen and loved.
Emily decided to do some more research on the 5 love languages, curious to see if she could learn more about Ryan's primary language. She spent hours reading about the different languages, taking notes and reflecting on her own experiences with Ryan.
As she read, Emily realized that Ryan's primary love language seemed to be Acts of Service. She remembered the times he had gone out of his way to help her, sacrificing his own time and energy to support her. These acts of kindness spoke volumes to her about his love and care.
Emily felt a warmth in her heart as she thought about Ryan's acts of service. She realized that she had been taking him for granted, assuming that he would always be there to help her without showing her appreciation. She decided to make a conscious effort to thank him more often and show her gratitude for his kindness.
The next time Ryan offered to help Emily with her coursework, she turned to him with a smile. "Thank you so much, Ryan. I really appreciate all the help you've been giving me. It means a lot to me."
Ryan looked at her with a hint of surprise, but also a warm smile. "Anytime, Em. I'm happy to help."
In that moment, Emily felt a connection with Ryan that went beyond words. She knew that she had to continue showing her appreciation for him, and to find ways to express her love in ways that mattered to him.