Anna Marie Lukban

The 5 love languages and how they are portrayed in Kapamilya teleseryes

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Mary Ann Bardinas

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1739411290647The-5-love-languages-and-how-they-are-portrayed-in-Kapamilya-teleseryes-.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>It is believed that one of the secret ingredients to a long-lasting and blissful relationship, especially among couples, is to determine the “love language” of your partner. As we all know, there are five ways of expressing and seeking out love—quality time, acts of service, physical touch, words of affirmation, and material gifts—as specified by Dr. Gary Chapman in his book published in 1992. </p><p>While we might have already figured out our own and our partners’ preferences when it comes to giving and receiving love, have you ever wondered what love language/s our favorite Kapamilya teleserye characters speak? Well, we did a little retrospection to find out and share them with you in this special Valentine’s Day feature!</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Quality time</strong></div><p>Let’s begin with quality time, which means giving your undivided attention towards your partner every time you are together. Where you hold your date is not really important as long as you have your full focus on each other, with no phones or anything that can distract you or interrupt your precious “babe time.” With how we tend to get really busy nowadays because of work, isn’t it just right to make the most of the time you have together?</p><p>Well, among the best examples of this that we’d seen on TV in recent years were the simple yet very sweet dates of Moises (Kyle Echarri) and Maxene (Daniela Stranner) in <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/pamilyasagrado"><strong><u>&quot;Pamilya Sagrado&quot; </u></strong></a>and Cassandra (Maja Salvador) and Apollo (Richard Gutierrez) in &quot;The Iron Heart.&quot;</p><p>Amidst the chaotic circumstances they were going through, Moises and Maxene found a slice of peace and solace in each other’s company as they sat by the bonfire at the seashore and marveled at the beauty of the seascape. Maxene intently listened to Moises as he reminisced on the simple and peaceful life that he and his family used to have back in their hometown of Hidalgo. The scenery was so romantic that they weren’t able to resist themselves from confessing their feelings for one another and sharing a short yet sweet kiss on the lips.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="1100" height="619" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1ZcWiRG7038" title="Moises and Maxene kiss | Pamilya Sagrado (w/ English Subs)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>Prior to the tragic demise of Cassandra, she and Apollo had the chance to spend time together, which was apparently also their way of celebrating the success of her application as a nurse in the United Kingdom. They rented a floating cottage where they had lunch and relaxed the entire day, then took a dip in the water at dusk.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="1100" height="619" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g0TtxHW2vR0" title="Cassandra and Apollo are having a fun time together | The Iron Heart (w/ English subs)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Acts of service</strong></div><p>Those people who regard acts of service as their love language appreciate it when their significant other does thoughtful deeds or gestures to make them happy and feel special and/or to help them relieve their burdens. </p><p>And we got to witness that in <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/lavenderfields"><strong><u>&quot;Lavender Fields&quot;</u></strong></a> when Jasmin (Jodi Sta. Maria) prepared a simple yet sumptuous feast for Tyrone (Jericho Rosales) to surprise him on his birthday with the help of their daughter, Camilla (Janell Gonzaga). Apparently, it wasn’t only Tyrone who was glad during their intimate celebration, but also Camilla since Jasmin prepared all her favorite food. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="1100" height="619" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bHypqF75GGM" title="Jasmin and Camilla celebrate Tyrone&#x27;s birthday | Lavender Fields (w/ English Subs)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>Avid shippers of Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano were surely thrilled when Bingo exerted effort in making Caroline feel better by bringing her favorite comfort food, which was the <em>paksiw na sapsap</em> heartily cooked by his beloved Lola Nene (Nova Villa). She might not be in the mood to eat during that time after a bad day, but Caroline gave in to Bingo’s stubbornness and was even able to finish all her food. It seems that a way to a woman’s heart is also through her stomach, isn’t it? </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="1100" height="619" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iYdLq38McyY" title="Bingo brings food for Caroline | Can&#x27;t Buy Me Love" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Words of affirmation</strong></div><p>While there’s an oft-quoted adage that says, “Actions speak louder than words,&quot; there are instances when encouraging words from our loved ones are already enough to soothe us and make us feel loved. And Obet (Kyle Echarri) of &quot;Senior High&quot; and Chiara (Francine Diaz) of &quot;Dirty Linen&quot; are good examples of people whose primary love language is words of affirmation. </p><p>Just as Sky (Andrea Brillantes) felt crestfallen while watching their schoolmates in Northford High simply enjoying their youth, thinking that she was already getting left behind in life because of having to resolve the mysterious date of her twin sister, Luna, Obet made her feel that he cares about her. He told her that he really understood her sentiments and reminded her that he’d been there for her all the time to help her, take good care of her, and make her feel better each day.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="1100" height="619" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/i03NVAbdpPI" title="Obet makes Sky feel that he cares about her | Senior High (w/ English Subs)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>She might appear nonchalant, but Chiara actually has her sweet side, which we got to see in this scene wherein she called Nico “Sweetie” out of the blue. He was indeed caught off guard by what his girlfriend just uttered, but that obviously made him so kilig, especially when she blew a kiss on him.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="1100" height="619" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AiVJJb2XxKQ" title="Chiara calls Nico &#x27;Sweetie&#x27; | Dirty Linen" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Physical touch</strong></div><p>Eloy (Daniel Padilla) of &quot;2 Good 2 Be True&quot; and Victor (Paulo Avelino) of &quot;Linlang&quot; demonstrate the love language of physical touch, which is highly appreciated by people who see physical affection—like caresses, kisses, embraces, and holding hands—as their way of connecting to their partner. </p><p>Aside from holding the hand of Ali (Kathryn Bernardo) and heeding to her request for them to snap a few pictures together that they could use as wallpaper on their respective phones, he surprised her with a smooch on the cheek and captured it with his phone, which made both of them kilig. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="1100" height="619" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/388mGAJrpbs" title="Ali notices Eloy&#x27;s phone wallpaper  | 2 Good 2 Be True (w/ Eng Subs)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>Since it took them years before they got to see and spend time with each other again, for he used to work overseas, Victor didn’t let the first night of his homecoming simply pass without having an intimate moment with his beloved wife, Juliana (Kim Chiu). It started with Victor’s caresses and kisses that woke up Juliana, and the scenes eventually got steamy and sexy. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="1100" height="619" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Aw5O5eqpL-E" title="Juliana grants Victor&#x27;s request | Linlang (w/ English Subs)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Material gifts</strong></div><p>Last, but definitely not the least, is material gifts, which are for the people who are appreciative of any tangible tokens of love and/or who are good at giving presents. And for us, Tanggol (Coco Martin) and Mokang (Lovi Poe) of <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/batangquiapo"><strong><u>&quot;FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,&quot; </u></strong></a>as well as Archie (Elijah Canlas), Roxy (Xyriel Manabat), and Riley (Argus Aspiras) of &quot;High Street,&quot; best illustrated this love language. </p><p>As his way of expressing his sincere apologies to Mokangfor the trouble that he had caused her, Tanggol went to the nightclub where she worked to give her a bunch of sampaguita and three pieces of <em>balut </em>or hard-boiled duck egg, as a peace offering—which she both accepted. Later that night, Tanggol treated her to a simple yet satisfying meal and even serenaded her in front of a crowd.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="1100" height="619" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FMMwPvveEWM" title="Tanggol asks forgiveness from Mokang | FPJ&#x27;s Batang Quiapo (w/ English Subs)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>Ever since he came back to the country after being gone for years, Archie made sure to make it up to both Roxy and Riley by making his presence felt and giving them presents, which Roxy repeatedly declined or detested at first. Eventually, Archie’s efforts finally paid off as Roxy started to accept the gifts that he had offered them, especially when it was for their cherished <em>unico hijo.</em></p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="1100" height="619" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NAdYkGIb8aU" title="Archie gets emotional now that his family is together | High Street (w/ English Subs)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>So, which of these teleserye characters do you identify with the most when it comes to the style of showing and seeking out love, Kapamilya?</p>

<p>Have you ever wondered what love language your favorite Kapamilya teleserye characters speak? Find out in this special Valentine’s Day 2025 feature!</p>

Have you ever wondered what love language your favorite Kapamilya teleserye characters speak? Find out in this special Valentine’s Day 2025 feature!