by scmatchmakers | Aug 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Five Love Languages and What They Mean For A Relationship
One of the best resources for understanding how you and a potential partner can meet on common ground is to use the five love languages. How do you express and receive love? How does your partner? Understanding these five love languages and different pathways of connection can help to smooth out misunderstandings and strengthen the potential bond between you, a partner, and even within a family unit. Are you ready to learn more about the five love languages? Let’s take a look.
Physical Touch
This is the art of hand holding, back rubs, or simple physical affection. People who connect using this love language are lovers of the physical world. They love to give reassuring shoulder touches and enjoy long sessions of cuddling.
Words of Affirmation
Things like, “I believe in you,” or “You’re really beautiful,” gel very well with those of you who enjoy words of affirmation. For these people, the art of language is the quickest way to their hearts.
Quality Time
Quality time lovers love to spend time with their beloved. However, it should be noted that this doesn’t mean laying on the couch and watching TV together. Quality time is time spent with focused attention and a keen quality time-lover can tell when you’re not entirely invested.
Acts of Service
Do you know someone who really loves it when you do them a simple favor? Things like doing the dishes for them or fixing something in their home without prompting will mean the world to someone who receives this love language.
Receiving Gifts
For some people, the physical representations of your love will shine the brightest among your expressions. Something as small as a coffee or as big as a new car will mean the world for people who love receiving gifts.
Utilizing the Five Love Languages
As you approach a new relationship, take the test here to find out what kind of lover you are. Do you thrive on acts of service or do you prefer physical manifestations of love? When you know and understand your own love language, you can help your new match to express their affection in an effective way. Similarly, when you discover your partner’s love language, you can serve their needs without wasting effort on gifts they don’t care for or words that don’t reach them. At the end of the day, the five love languages serve as a tool for understanding and connecting with your partner in a more effective way; use them to make the perfect match!
by scmatchmakers | Jan 7, 2020 | Ask the Matchmaker, Best Matchmaker, Uncategorized
Our hearts are happy when our wonderful South Carolina Matchmakers matches fall in love and get married.
Helping our clients find their forever soulmate is an amazing adventure – sometimes taking us and them on a ride we never saw coming. Donna, our Matchmaker, worked hard to ensure that these two Hilton Head clients were successful. “First date feedback from both of them was that the date was great and months later a follow up call revealed that Nick and June fell in love. Nick had popped the question & now the two were happily married. Our ultimate goal would be for all of our client’s stories to end this way.” Donna admits, ” an even bigger reward is to know that we are changing people’s lives for the better in so many ways.”
“We help clients with the task of getting ready for love.” Jennifer J. Hayes, a relationship expert and dating coach for South Carolina Matchmakers describes herself as the “go-between” to making love happen.”If they are open and also willing to work on themselves, than it makes it easier to be successful in love.We want every single person we work with to find what they came to us for and that’s always at the top of our priority list.”
Nick and June were both open and ready for love so their success was inevitable. South Carolina Matchmakers of Hilton Head and the entire South Carolina Matchmakers Staff would like to wish Nick and June years of happiness.
by scmatchmakers | Feb 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
As, South Carolina Matchmakers we are constantly reminding our clients on the importance of not judging a person based off looks alone. Although physical attraction can bring two people together it will not keep them together. Have you ever seen a happy couple walking down the street and found yourself wondering, “Why is she with him?” or “What does he see in her?” The thing is, romantic relationships run much deeper than physical appearances. Chemistry is a huge factor, as well as personality and the fact that people are attracted to different aesthetics. Most people who are worth investing your time in are looking far beyond the surface of physical appearance. Jennifer J. Hayes, from South Carolina Matchmakers says “Such requests we make of our clients, as matchmakers, could be difficult at times. No one will conveniently agree to let someone manage their love life and even go to the extent of arranging dates for them, with potential matches which they have never met. For such arrangements to work out in this digital dating age, most clients need serious assurance, which is precisely what we provide at
South Carolina Matchmakers. Read more
here and find out why looks are overrated.
by scmatchmakers | Feb 13, 2017 | love advice, Uncategorized
For every person you see with a box of chocolates and bouquet of roses on Valentine’s Day, you will hear someone else complaining about the cheesiness and commercialism of the holiday. Valentine’s Day is about love, so shouldn’t your gifts really show it? No matter how long you’ve been together, you don’t have to go all out and splurge on expensive, materialistic presents. Some of the best gifts involve sharing time, along with a little thoughtfulness. Besides, the memories last far longer than a dozen roses or a box of chocolates Plus, the pressure to buy the perfect gift can be stressful and time-consuming and take away from the enjoyment of the holiday. Here are a few fun ways to express your love on the 14th — or any other day for that matter.
1. Time in a bottle:
Give your hardworking spouse a full day to do whatever he or she wants — or just to relax — no interruptions allowed… with or without you. For him: Enjoying his favorite hobby, game night with the guys, play 18 holes or do absolutely nothing. For her: A day pass to a home spa, bubble bath and champagne while you feed and entertain the kids, time to read her favorite book, or a night out with the girls. Present your gift in a beautiful bottle or jar along with your most heartfelt message of love and appreciation and a pretty ribbon.
2. Romantic Valentine’s Day Indoor Picnic:
Who doesn’t love a picnic? Cuddle up with your honey at home on Valentine’s Day. An indoor picnic by the fire or candle lights is more romantic than a night out—who needs expensive reservations at a crowded restaurant when you can have an intimate dinner for two in your living room? Or if the weather is beautiful try a backyard picnic. Keep the menu simple and if you don’t have time to cook, pre-order from your favorite takeout place. Add your favorite bottle of wine, some music and just enjoy each other.
3. A Valentine’s Scavenger Hunt:
A romantic treasure hunt is a fun and unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, just to let your partner know that you love them. There are many different ways to create a treasure hunt, so cater yours to your relationship. Send your sweetie on a scavenger hunt around the house to find your gift. For example: give them a clue that will lead them to the linen closet, when they get to the linen closet have a clue waiting there that will lead them to the sugar bowl, have a clue in the sugar bowl that leads them to the utensil drawer…and so on. For an extra special touch place each clue inside a little box that is wrapped with pretty paper. With a bit of planning and effort, you can create a romantic treasure hunt that your partner will absolutely love. The best part is you can be the big surprise at the end.
4. Write a Love Letter:
Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to write love letters and dedicate them to your beloved. Your Valentine is going to be happier than ever when you write a letter, specially for him or her. If you have the flair for writing, you can surely write a beautiful letter for your special person. Even if you think you can’t write a perfect love letter for your Valentine, there’s much pleasure in imperfection. All you have to do is try to reflect your true feelings and the letter will surely touch their heart.
5. Spice it up in the Magic Room!
Spontaneity is a key ingredient that is often missing from many sexual relationships after a while. The bed gets used all too frequently because it’s easy. But it doesn’t matter where you do it — love making can get stale even if you always have it in the kitchen. It might be in the same position with the same amount of foreplay (or lack thereof). So for this Valentine’s Day Shake it up a little bit.
New place: Try making love in a new place, even if it’s just a different room in the house.
Role-Play: Keep things new and exciting by pretending to be someone new! Role-playing allows couples to experiment with some of their innermost fantasies while adding an element of playfulness to the bedroom. Role-gives you an opportunity to act out your most personal desires, while getting some insight into what your partner is craving.
Try the Shower: Lathering up together is the perfect way to start your Valentine’s Day.
Erotic massage:Light candles and invest in aromatherapeutic massage oil. Give each other erotic massages. I don’t mean a simple shoulder rub after a long day of work — I’m talking about a full-blown massage (in which happy endings are encouraged).
However you spend your Valentine’s just remember to enjoy each other. With our lives so busy, sometimes we just need one day to, tune out the stresses of the day. Make sure you tune out everything but each other!
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!
