I almost forgot that Valentine’s Day is TOMORROW! It might even be today in some countries! Madness. I honestly kind of forgot about it this year, but I do like Valentine’s Day, or any holiday really. I think after living abroad where people don’t celebrate the things you grew up with, I came to appreciate all of the little holidays in the US that bring people together in their own ways — kind of like an inside joke between everyone in America. Y’all just get it! Today I’ve got eight gorgeous ladies from all over the world, sharing their thoughts on some fun, love-related questions, just in time for tomorrow’s festivities. They have some super sweet and even shocking stories to tell, so definitely check ’em out below and go give them some love on their blogs. Have a wonderful day everyone!
p.s. If you want to take the Love Languages test (it’s mentioned in one of the questions below!), click here. Then let me know what you get!! Mine are quality time and words of affirmation. 🙂
Thank you to this month’s wonderful contributors:
Always Ashten | Living Your Creative | Sunshine to the Square Inch | Breaking Lo
27th + Luxe | Designs By Emily F | Break the Sky | Beauty In Your Eyes
What is an experience you’ve had that made you feel loved?
My husband and I had a joint Bachelor/Bachelorette weekend in Tahoe a year ago. 12 of our closest friends took time out of their busy schedules and celebrated with us for four days. I’ve never felt so loved (except every day by my hubby!) – Laura of Breaking Lo
It’s kinda cheesy but I always feel loved around the holidays when I’m with my family (aunts, uncles, cousins) just because we always have fun laughing. I couldn’t really think of any one experience, but I just kept coming back to time with family. – Emily of Designs By Emily F
Besides your partner, who is someone that you love? What do you love about them?
Besides my partner, I truly love my parents (sorry, I can’t pick just one!) I love each of them equally, but for different reasons. My dad for his amazing corny sense of humour (which has been passed on to me) and his selflessness. My mom for her ability to laugh at herself and for being the first person to give you the shirt off her back if you needed it. – Amber of Living Your Creative
Someone(s) that I love are my two little (most of the time angelic) babies. They have taught me more about love than anything else. I also would literally give up my life if necessary for them because of my immense and overwhelming love for Alizah and Kaenan. I’m a big mama bear and those babies are my heart. I love them (and especially my husband) even if, no matter what. – Rebecca of Beauty In Your Eyes
What’s your Love Language? How do you communicate your love to others?
I am words of affirmation, which makes sense because I AM A TALKER! I often find that a compliment, a kind word or a “just thinking of you” text not only goes a long way with me but with people I care about. I’m usually the girl writing a long birthday card or a letter telling a friend how much I care about them. I also believe in giving out at least ONE compliment to a random stranger a day. I honestly think I get more out of it than the person I complimented does! – Ashten of Always Ashten
Acts of Service and Words of Affirmation. I communicate love by sending cards, by helping people with every day mundane tasks and by buying little gifts for people. I also try and listen to people because everyone needs someone to listen. – Beka of Sunshine to the Square Inch
If you could buy any Valentine’s Day gift for yourself, what would you choose?
A vacation to Reykjavik or Istanbul! – Manda of Break the Sky
If I could purchase anything for myself, it would be a trip to the Montpelier Yoga Retreat in Nevis. Nevis is where my dad’s side of the family is from. I can’t think of a better way to relax and learn about a part of my heritage! – Keizra of 27th + Luxe
Thanks again to today’s lovely contributors:
27th + Luxe | Designs By Emily F | Break the Sky | Beauty In Your Eyes
Always Ashten | Living Your Creative | Sunshine to the Square Inch | Breaking Lo
Want to be featured here? Check out my sponsor page to reserve your spot!
Love this! Thanks for letting me be a part of it 🙂
So glad you participated, Amber! 🙂
This is a great post! I loved the stories. I’ve heard a lot about the love languages (my sister talks her children’s love languages) so I took the quiz and got quality time. I always thought I’d be words of affirmation, because like my niece I perk up whenever someone says something nice (it’s my second highest) but when I saw quality time I realized how much it fit. 🙂
Nice, those are mine too!! I actually got quality time first, too, and was surprised as I thought I’d get words of affirmation haha. But it does make sense!
Thanks for hosting us, friend. You always do such a great job and I loved reading everyone’s stories.
Aww you’re so sweet! Thanks for participating. 🙂
Love hearing all the different stories from these lovely ladies.
Glad you liked them! 🙂
How fun! My love language is Receiving Gifts and Acts of Service… My hubby and I both took the test right before we got married, and I know it’s helped me to remember that he’s Words of Affirmation and Quality Time. We’re so different that sometimes I try to give love in my love languages because that’s how I best receive it, when in reality I need to focus on how he receives it. 🙂 Happy Valentine’s Day!
Very interesting, thanks for sharing! Sounds like you two have a lot of love to go around. 🙂
I have never heard of love languages before! It was really interesting to do the test, I was quality time which definitely makes sense now that I think about it. I like spending quality time one on one with a friend and being around people who are good listeners.
Glad you enjoyed it, Anna! I really dig the test, too 🙂
Those were fun to read 🙂 Happy Valentine’s Day-lots of love coming at ya, lady!
Glad you liked it!! Happy late v-day, Amber! 🙂
My fiancé and I read that book a few years ago, and I’m Quality time! He’s Words of Affirmation and Physical Touch. So it was really good to know we have different languages lol.
That’s awesome that you read it together! I bet it’s so useful for a healthy relationship 🙂
I love the love languages book. Mine are physical touch and quality time. They really come in handy!
That’s awesome! I need to look into the book!
That book has sat on my shelf for almost two years. Maybe I should read it, lol.
Mine are quality time and physical touch. Though I really feel like words of affirmation are a big one for me too (though it came in last???).