The Overview The world is full of languages, and most of us don't understand a single word if a person talks to us in a language we don't speak. In fact, trying to communicate without a shared language is fertile ground for misunderstanding, conflict and resentment. Luckily, however, most of us speak the same language as our partner. Or do we? Actually, in a sense, we really don't. There are different languages or ways to express love, and understanding your own and your partner's primary way of communicating is a crucial part of any good relationship or marriage. In these ideas you will learn about the human need for love, the way love is communicated between people and how to identify the love language you speak.