When most people think of love languages, they think of romantic relationships—and maybe even of couples’ quizzes and Instagram infographics. But what if love languages could be more than just communication tools? What if they were also maps to co-regulation—especially for those of us with anxiety, CPTSD, or a sensitive nervous system? For someone with a dysregulated nervous system, understanding how they prefer to receive love can be key to co-regulation.

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