Definition

Chapman's Love Languages framework identifies five primary modes: Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch. While the underlying validity literature is mixed, expressed-vs-received mismatch is a strong, intuitive predictor of perceived neglect.

Example

A Words partner paired with an Acts partner often each feel under-loved unless the asymmetry is named.

How it's measured

•Chapman 5LL inventory
•Self-report ranking

How EQIQs uses it

Heavily weighted in Romantic context; ignored in Business context except for Recognition style proxy.

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