20 Gifts Catered to Each of the Five Love Languages
You know their love language, so why not gift them one of the best love language gifts—things that appeal to their appreciation of quality time or acts of service (two of the five categories, of course). A gift tailored to their love language is a surefire way to hit the nail on the gift-giving head. Sure, there are plenty of presents almost anyone can appreciate—a luxurious candle, decant meal, first-class getaway, or relaxing spa day—but when you have decoded how someone interprets affection, gift-giving becomes infinitely more joyful.
Those who respond to receiving gifts might seem like the easiest to shop for, but in fact, they’ve likely set a high bar. Meaning you’ll need to majorly surprise and delight. For an acts of service individual, little things like doing the dishes or putting gas in their car go a long way. But when it comes to a present, step up your showmanship by cooking them a remarkable meal or, even simpler, waking them up with their favorite coffee drink. Similarly, a quality time-loving partner will be delighted with gifts that benefit you both. Think of a stylish cookware or dish set for intimate meals together or on-the-go accessories for adventurous dates and getaways.
It might not get better than hours-long conversations about your feelings for your significant other if they’re fueled by words of affirmation. But rest assured, they’ll adore an expressive gesture like a love letter written on personalized stationery or a thoughtfully inscribed piece of jewelry—they’ll cherish each forever. Then there are those who respond most to physical touch. You can’t lose with a beautiful piece of lingerie as well as gifts that set the mood like a candle, cozy throw, or massager.
Ahead, discover the 20 best love language gifts inspired by each category to help you prove your affection flawlessly.
Quality Time
From sharing meals together to planned getaways to picnic dates, these gifts are great for spending quality time.
Goodee x Ro Smit 4-piece dinnerware set
$100.00, NORDSTROM
West Elm First Class picnic basket
$86.00, WEST ELM
Away the Bigger carry-on
$245.00, AWAY
Great Jones Family Style cookware collection
$475.00, GREAT JONES
Receiving Gifts
Those elated by gifts are often the trickiest to shop for—to impress is no small feat. So, pick things off their lofty wish lists, from luxurious candles and travel sets to an iconic timepiece or unique homewares for the stylish host.
Hermès Cape Cod stainless steel, diamond, and alligator leather strap watch
$4400.00, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
Diptyque La Proveresse scented candle
$85.00, NORDSTROM
Moda Domus raffia-lined glass vase
$235.00, MODA OPERANDI
Lingua Franca Piss Off travel set
$425.00, THE SLEEP CODE
Acts Of Service
Handling chores or errands is one way to prove your love to an acts of service mate. But more indulgent: treating them to a decadent home-cooked meal or their favorite breakfast in bed. On the simpler side, cueing up their favorite cold brew or delighting them with cocktails and charcuterie after work will be plenty appreciated.
Caraway cookware set
$495.00, CARAWAY
Snowe walnut wine and cheese set
$150.00, SNOWE
Espro cold brew kit
$100.00, NEIMAN MARCUS
Anthropologie Navi breakfast tray
$128.00, ANTHROPOLOGIE
Physical Touch
Lingerie is failsafe for eliciting physical touch but think outside the box when gift-gifting this love language type. Think about setting the mood with a candle, cozying up under a blanket on the couch, or spoiling them with an at-home massage.
Therabody Theragun Mini
$199.00, REVOLVE
Brooklyn Candle Studio Love Potion minimalist candle
$28.00, VERISHOP
Serena & Lily Sequoia cotton throw
$328.00, SERENA & LILY
La Perla Showtime lace-trimmed briefs
$113.00, MATCHESFASHION.COM
Words of Affirmation
For the partner fueled by words of affection, jot down a sweet love note inside a beautiful journal, compose a love letter on elegantly monogrammed stationery, or engrave a piece of jewelry. Of course, a poetic novel will spark a heartfelt discussion, whether you highlight your favorite expert upon gifting or read it for the first time together in bed.
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany 1837 Makers I.D. chain bracelet in 18-karat gold
$9000.00, TIFFANY & CO.
Smythson Chelsea diagonal stripe leather notebook
$145.00, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
Papier monogram wildflower writing paper set
$35.00, PAPIER
Home Body by Rupi Kaur paperback
$7.00, AMAZON
Originally Appeared on Vogue