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A lot more things are pseudoscience than you might think (i.redd.it)
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[–] [S] 2 points 1 year ago (6 children)

the point is that even skeptic people believe in love language, and stockholm.. not so many in energy cristal

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  • [–] 18 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    But what does “believing” in love languages mean? Everyone I know who’s talked about them has framed it as how they enjoy showing and receiving affection, which is not pseudoscience- people have preferences. I’d be annoyed as shit if someone gave me tiny presents on a regular basis, and physical touch reassures me, this is important information to share with a potential romantic partner. Do you disagree there or is there a different issue with love languages?

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    Love language was invented by a pastor with no science testing, or confirming. Does it sound believable, sure. But, it has no predictive use. Like MBTI, it sound reasonnable, except, it is wrong. 2 week later, same test, you will have another MBTI. Every male have touch as love language, because they are often shown less physical affection as a kid than woman

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Which sounds reasonable and like a good thing to do in a relationship.

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  • [–] 0 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Until someone decides their love language is receiving gifts all the time and having everything done for them

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago*

    Well, no.

    If that’s how they feel that’s valuable info for everyone, too. They can break up because there are plenty of people who enjoy doting on their partner, even if some random specific person, like the current partner, doesn’t. It’s just a matter of finding someone who meshes with you, and knowing details narrows down the search.

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