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GRACELYN LIM talks about the five traditional love languages and explores how they can be reconceptualised and understood in the digital world we live in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ custom_margin=”-194px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ min_height=”84px” custom_margin=”-80px|auto||auto|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”-145px|auto|-100px|auto|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ text_font=”Montserrat|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate=”0px|-22px” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate_linked=”off” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”30px||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”About Us” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ min_height=”1420px” custom_margin=”-136px||-433px|||” custom_padding=”107px||44px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_5,3_5,1_5″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ custom_margin=”-55px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”-35px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”2px|0|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|0px||0px||true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_line_height=”1.5em” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Raleway|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”50px” header_2_line_height=”1.4em” header_5_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_5_text_color=”#b3b3b3″ header_5_font_size=”14px” header_5_line_height=”0.5em” header_6_font=”Raleway|700||on|||||” header_6_font_size=”16px” header_6_letter_spacing=”5px” header_6_line_height=”1.8em” max_width=”659px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”0px|79px|104px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”-40px|79px|0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|0px||||” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”15px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_font_size_tablet=”35px” header_2_font_size_phone=”25px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] <\/p>\n <\/p>\n BY Hype Issue #58<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Are you the type of person who\u2019d pick up a protein bar for a friend while running errands just because you know they\u2019d like it? Or are you the type who\u2019d give your friend a hug out of nowhere? Whether you\u2019re the former or latter, it doesn\u2019t matter, it\u2019s all about the way you show and receive affection. This brings us to the concept of love languages \u2013 the way we show and receive affection. Let\u2019s take a look at the different love languages.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image2.jpg” alt=”Love languages” title_text=”Love languages” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”427.9px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate=”0px|-22px” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate_linked=”off” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”31px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”] According to Dr. Gary Chapman, there are five primary love languages: words of affirmation, quality time, acts of service, gift giving, and physical touch.\u00a0Photo by Teo Hui Ying.<\/em><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Words of affirmation<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/span>Words of affirmation are all about showing care and affection through words \u2013 whether it\u2019s spoken, written, or over text. Phrases such as \u201cI\u2019m so proud of you\u201d, \u201cthis friendship is important to me\u201d, or \u201cthank you for being here\u201d mean the world to those whose love language is words of affirmation, so you better believe that this group of people really mean what they say with their entire heart, body, and soul. On the flipside, insults or negative comments, even if they were meant to be \u201ccasual remarks\u201d, can really hurt them even if they seem to laugh it off on the outside.<\/span><\/p>\n Quality time<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The definition of quality time varies from person to person. For some, it might mean making time out of one\u2019s busy schedule to meet up or simply dedicating a few minutes of your day to give your undivided attention to them. Contrary to popular belief, quality time doesn\u2019t necessarily mean spending many hours together. Fundamentally, it all boils down to how you spend the time you have with those who have this love language. Postponing or cancelling time that\u2019s meant to be spent together or not giving your fullest attention when together is detrimental to those whose love language is quality time.<\/span><\/p>\n Acts of service<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Acts of service are all about showing that you care by making the life of the person you love easier. It could be as simple as helping them to pick up something while they\u2019re busy, or something as simple as opening a bottle of water. To this group of people, actions speak louder than words. They\u2019re not looking for big and grand actions. This group feels loved through small and thoughtful actions that show you care. Doing things for them without being asked to? Getting them a cup of coffee in the morning? You got it!<\/span><\/p>\n Gift-giving<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Individuals with gift-giving as their love language aren\u2019t looking at the present you gave them at mere face value. They look at the meaning behind your gift as well as the time and effort you put into picking it. As long as your gift is heartfelt and not just another typical notebook or mug, they\u2019ll be more than grateful. Psst\u2026 handcrafted gifts are sure to tug at the heartstrings of these individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n Physical touch<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Last but not least, the fifth love language that we\u2019re touching on (pun intended) in this article is physical touch. For this group of people, physical contact is the way they express affection, whether it\u2019s through a pat on the back or a big bear hug. Another aspect to physical touch that you might have heard of would be public displays of affection, or more commonly known as, PDA. Playful hits, holding hands, walking down sidewalks, shoulders brushing \u2013 anything that allows you to display your affection and intimacy physically. <\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_5909.jpg” alt=”repackaging love languages” title_text=”repackaging love languages” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate=”0px|-22px” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate_linked=”off” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”31px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] You might already be practising these digital love languages in your day to day life without noticing.\u00a0Photo by Teo Hui Ying.<\/em><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium,Ogg” global_colors_info=”{}”] Moving forward, let\u2019s take a look at the world that we live in today; it\u2019s an undeniable fact that we live in a new world that\u2019s driven by technology and dominated by digitalisation. With the increased prominence of social media in our lives, the concept of showing affection online has grown in significance as well. Here\u2019s where the concept of digital love languages becomes relevant. The idea of digital love languages proliferated during the pandemic as well when the world went into lockdown, and physical interactions became limited. Let\u2019s explore how the five traditional love languages can be presented and understood from a digital standpoint. <\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image3.png” alt=”Digital love languages” title_text=”Digital love languages” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate=”0px|-22px” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate_linked=”off” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”31px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] Digital love languages are becoming increasingly important as we live and navigate in a digital world. Photo by @werenotreallystrangers via Instagram, designed by Gracelyn Lim.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium” global_colors_info=”{}”] You might already be practising the \u201cwords of affirmation\u201d love language unconsciously in the digital world through thoughtfully crafted and encouraging messages you send to your friends or loved ones. Beyond that, words of affirmation in the digital world can show up in the form of little updates throughout the day, quick replies, and even random sweet messages. Keep in mind that this love language is all about conveying affection through words. In a digital context, this involves using emojis and digital stickers to add a “tone” to your messages, compensating for the inability to express them verbally on a digital platform.<\/span><\/p>\n Quality time goes beyond video calls; it includes taking the time to record a voice message, while the other person takes the time to listen. The same principle applies to crafting and reading texts, both of which foster meaningful communication. We\u2019re talking about proper messages and replies here, not a casual \u201clol\u201d, \u201ck\u201d, or any small talk for that matter of fact. Another way that quality time shows up in a digital context is through playing video games together, whatever the game might be.<\/span><\/p>\n The concept of physical touch in a digital setting might seem paradoxical, but it’s still comprehensible. You may not be around your friend, but you can still see them through video calls and hear their voice through voice messages. PDA reimagined in a digital context can look something like posting your friends or your person on your social media platforms. Show them off online, just like you would in real life.<\/span><\/p>\n Acts of service and gift giving can go hand in hand in a digital world. Whether you\u2019re creating a playlist for someone, sending them a post which reminds you of them, or ordering something online and having it delivered to their home. All of these are small and thoughtful actions that express your affection for the other party.<\/span><\/p>\n At the heart of it all, it\u2019s all about the way you express and show your love and affection for your loved ones and those around you, be it in a physical world or a digital one. <\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_sidebar _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_sidebar][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" GRACELYN LIM talks about the five traditional love languages and explores how they can be reconceptualised and understood in the digital world we live in. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":56,"featured_media":13809,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"2880","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[1442,286,1444,1159,1439,1443,1441,47,1440],"class_list":["post-13800","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-well-being","tag-acts-of-service","tag-digital","tag-gift-giving","tag-hype-singapore","tag-love-languages","tag-physical-touch","tag-quality-time","tag-singapore","tag-words-of-affirmation"],"yoast_head":"\n
Gracelyn Lim<\/b>
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December 6, 2023<\/h5>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”fc11c624-29d0-4bb0-90fa-a99635dac95a” text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.7em” min_height=”132.2px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”|0px|19px|0px|false|false” locked=”off” inline_fonts=”Abhaya Libre,Montreal Bold,Montreal Medium” global_colors_info=”{}”]