![\"Five](\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/love-language-top.jpg\")
<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Everyone says, \u201cBe there for your friends.\u201d But what does that actually mean?<\/p>\n
Sometimes you think you\u2019re showing up, texting them nonstop, giving advice or planning a surprise, but it doesn\u2019t always land the way you hoped. That\u2019s because the best way to support someone isn\u2019t about what you would want\u2026It\u2019s about what they need.<\/p>\n
Enter: love languages. And yes, they totally apply to friendships, not just to your BF or GF. Here\u2019s how to show up for your besties in ways that actually make them feel loved…<\/p>\n
![\"A](\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/love-language-words-of-affirmation.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
If your friend lights up when you hype them up or send long, encouraging texts, this is their language. Send them a random \u201cI\u2019m so proud of you\u201d text before their big test or musical audition. You could also leave a sweet note in their locker or backpack, compliment them on their ambition\/smarts\/soccer skills and remind them of their worth when they\u2019re feeling down. Just make sure you don\u2019t assume they \u201cjust know\u201d you care. Say it\u2014they need to hear it!<\/p>\n
![\"Four](\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/love-language-quality-time.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
This friend doesn\u2019t just want to hang out\u2014they want intentional time together. Plan a coffee date, a study session or a Target run with just you two. You should put your phone down and *actually* listen, since this will make sure they feel completely seen and loved. And don’t forget to show up to their games, performances and events, too!<\/p>\n
![\"Two](\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/love-language-acts-of-service.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
This is the friend who remembers everything for everyone, so when they\u2019re overwhelmed, step in. Help them study by quizzing them before a test, bring them their favorite snack when they\u2019re stressed or offer to help with a project that’s on their plate. If they are overwhelmed with a long to-do list, do the small things they keep putting off. Don\u2019t wait for them to ask\u2014try to notice what they need.<\/p>\n
![\"A](\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/love-language-gifts.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
They feel seen when you give something thoughtful. And this doesn\u2019t have to mean something expensive! Pick up their favorite candy \u201cjust because,” send them a meme that reminded you of them or make a tiny care package during finals week. Better yet, give them something that connects to an inside joke\u2014the thought matters more than the price tag.<\/p>\n
![\"Two](\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/love-language-physical-touch.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
If your friend is a hugger or always links arms with you, this is probably their love language. To show your love for them, give them a great big bear hug when they\u2019re upset, offer a reassuring shoulder squeeze before their big audition or hold their hand during a scary movie.<\/p>\n
Check out more friendship articles below…<\/strong> Top Image:\u00a0@avakolker<\/a> Everyone says, \u201cBe there for your friends.\u201d But what does that actually mean? Sometimes you think you\u2019re showing up, texting them nonstop, giving advice or planning a surprise, but it doesn\u2019t always land the way you hoped. That\u2019s because the best way to support someone isn\u2019t about what you would want\u2026It\u2019s about what they need. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2399,"featured_media":316367,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1153,283],"tags":[56563,2293,554,3983,425,40314,39972,31115,58419],"class_list":["post-316365","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-friends","category-life","tag-acts-of-service","tag-best-friends","tag-besties","tag-bffs","tag-friends","tag-gift-giving","tag-love-language","tag-quality-time","tag-words-of-affirmation"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/316365","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2399"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=316365"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/316365\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/316367"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=316365"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=316365"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=316365"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\ud83d\udc97\u00a0“Dear Carol, How Do I Ask For Space Without Being Rude?”<\/a><\/strong>
\n\ud83d\udc97\u00a0Friend Hangout Ideas For When It’s Absolutely Freezing Outside<\/a><\/strong>
\n\ud83d\udc97\u00a0QUIZ! Which Iconic BFF Duo Are You And Your Bestie<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
\nSlider Image:\u00a0@katiefang<\/a>
\nBody Images:\u00a0@laurenjgwriter<\/a>,\u00a0@sharlizetrue_<\/a>,\u00a0@thebeautyislandsanctuary<\/a>,\u00a0@katiefang<\/a>,\u00a0@julesleblanc<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"