The 7 love languages are: activity, appreciation, emotional, financial, intellectual, physical, and practical
. These love languages represent the different ways that individuals like to express and receive love in both romantic and platonic relationships. The concept was first developed by Dr. Gary Chapman, who initially proposed five main love languages: acts of service, gift giving, physical touch, words of affirmation, and quality time
. The idea has since been expanded to include the additional love languages to provide a more comprehensive understanding of how people prefer to give and receive affection.