The five love languages — coined by Baptist pastor Gary Chapman in 1992, per Vox — neatly divide expressions of love into five tidy categories: words of affirmation, quality time, acts of service, gift giving and physical touch. Used by couples and singles alike — many single people can recall breaking down their top love languages on first dates — the five love languages have become a popular way to understand how a person and their romantic partner prefer to express and give love. What are the 5 love language types?