Receiving Gifts 

People that identify receiving gifts as their primary love language are often scrutinized for being materialistic and greedy, but in reality this language of love is just as manageable and justified as any of the other four languages. Someone who feels most deeply loved when receiving gifts will put a great deal of emphasis on little things, so speaking this language to a loved one does not require expensive purchases or elaborate presents. The reason people feel loved when receiving a gift is a product of the thought behind the gift, rendering price, size, and other materialistic factors irrelevant. When searching for a gift to give a loved one for a special occasion like a holiday, birthday, or anniversary, that gift holds the potential to express love in both tangible and intangible ways. Gifting your loved one that pair of shoes they've been wanting for over a year, the flowers they mentioned were their favorite, or the book they told you reminded them of their childhood is a physical representation that you listen and care about what they have to say.

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Intricate and personalized gifts take this language to an even deeper level of love expression. Presenting a loved one with a gift on an ordinary day for no reason other than to express your affection can exemplify that this individual is frequently in your thoughts partnered with the desire to make them smile. A handwritten note or unexpected token of appreciation can make someone feel special regardless of the gift's value or context. People who feel most loved when receiving gifts crave attention and kindness like anyone else, they simply prefer representations of love to be somewhat tangible. For these people, even the littlest things can represent the largest expressions of love.