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the house of wellness 31 abberstimately love languages play a major role in relationship dynamics – and you don't want to find yourself lost in words charlotte brundrett relates to having quality conversation and doing activities together "people who value quality time typically their partner and appreciate having their undivided attention while engaging in then it comes to how we perceive "love languages" more than one love language and that these can change and adapt over the course of our lifetime dating coach and writer jess matthews languages are fluid do adapt and depending on the stage of the relationship and the needs we have our love language may change." jess says "it's important to regularly self-assess and consider what you need in your relationship this not only benefits you as an individual it also provides an opportunity for you to externalise these needs to your partner." giving gifts best communicate their sentiments not necessarily equate to materialism but more a gesture of thoughtfulness and can sometimes be enough" emma says words of affirmation if cards and love letters are items unsolicited compliments and comments that give you reassurance" psychologist and psychotherapist emma cholakians says "hearing your partner express that they love you and appreciate you holds high negative or critical commentary can be incredibly hurtful and difficult to forget." acts of service it could be a small token of something grander such as travelling a great distance to see you actions speaking louder than words be as simple as alleviating the domestic workload at home or offering to take the kids out to give your partner some downtime." emma says physical touch quality time many people in relationships place importance on spending one-on-one "non-sexual physical intimacy is also powerful means of demonstrating love kissing or cuddling is an essential need for your relationship satisfaction," she says shanina shaik frida aasen look lovely candice swanepoel make-up artist imogen ovijach and house of wellness beauty expert jade kisnorbo share their advice for switching up your make-up on the most romantic day of the year words charlotte brundrett colour pop from glossy brown lips to classic red and punchy is a fool-proof technique keep any eye make- up minimal" imogen thumb and ensures the catching look." classic smoky eye after years in the current take isn't full your actual eye shape "the success of your dramatic eye begins with choosing a look that suits your features drama can be created in all of them need to be used in conjunction to create a powerful look," imogen says luscious lashes "try experimenting with will often be enough to achieve a dramatic combined with a natural lip." imogen says jade stresses the importance of mascara lies in waiting for each coat to dry down before if you want dramatic are the quickest and easiest bet." jade says