1. Quality Time
You are the type that genuinely enjoys being with others, and when you are there you really are There. You don’t let external distractions like your cell phone keep you from giving your full attention to the other person. You make eye contact and listen carefully, making people feel heard—and understood. Since you value time with others, you are also willing to do everything in your power to meet a friend, especially a friend in need. Those closest to you know they can count on you to come together at the drop of a hat. When something goes wrong (breakup, problems at work, death in the family), you’re the first person people call for an emergency hangout. You are also the one they reach out to when things are going well and it’s time to celebrate.
2. Physical Touch
You don’t hesitate to show affection, and you fully understand that touch can be meaningful even if it is sexual. Your ability to use your interpersonal skills without making others feel uncomfortable is what makes you such a great friend. You’re the one who gives a big bear hug in greeting, who compels even the most shy people to wrap their arms around you and bathe you in the positive energy that can only be transmitted through physical connection. You don’t even need to say much because your good hearted demeanor, your touch makes your speech. Shake hands firmly, and kiss people on the cheek enthusiastically. He makes people feel warm and fuzzy with physical interaction, something that is often lost in an age where everyone spends so much time hiding behind screens.
3. Statements of Affirmation
You don’t even have to be there to change someone’s day. As you understand the impact words can have, you focus on making encouraging statements to friends and family whenever they are needed. People know they can call you when they’re feeling down and you’ll say the right thing to cheer them up. You don’t even have to dig deep to find the right affirmations, and you say them like you do—because you do. He sees the proverbial silver lining in many situations and has an uncanny ability to explain what he sees, sharing the beauty of positivity with those he loves. And he is especially good at maintaining long-distance relationships.
4. Accepting Gifts
Since you know the language of giving well, you are a master at showing how much you care with small, thoughtful gifts. You don’t often appear empty-handed, but you often go beyond the norm in choosing gifts. Instead of a bottle of wine or a bouquet of flowers, you might go to a housewarming party with a wand of sage because your host once said out loud that she likes that scent. You’re the one who remembers to bake cookies for a friend’s birthday, and who picks up a little something on the way to meet someone because you can’t help yourself. You can’t help but buy that building you see in the store window that reminds you so much of your aunt Jane’s old college friend or your third cousin Marty, either. You spread happiness regularly by spreading little reminders to your loved ones that you really do care enough to stop in your path and hold something extra to show your heartfelt appreciation for them.
5. Acts of Service
You are not the kind who does kind things and wants to be praised or praised. The act of doing something good to ease a friend’s burden and elevate their worldly experience is fulfilling. Since you don’t want to be admired, your compassion is sometimes overlooked, but that’s okay with you. You believe in the importance of good deeds, knowing in your heart that the spirit of generosity through service is contagious. He is the type to do a favor for someone before he even thinks to ask for it. You know exactly how to help, and follow through whenever possible, enjoying relieving the burden that falls on friends, whether they know it or not.
