Melvin and Allison had been married for 16 years, and their relationship was on the rocks.

They had grown apart, and Melville felt like he was living with a stranger.

He needed to hear Allison say that she loved him and appreciated him.

Allison's love language, on the other hand, was physical touch.

She needed to feel Melvin's love through hugs, kisses, and other forms of physical intimacy.

Over the years, Melvin and Allison had neglected each other's love languages.

• Melvin had become too busy with work to tell Allison how much he loved her.
• Allison had become frustrated by Melvin's lack of physical affection.

One day, Melvin came home from work to find Allison crying on the couch.

She told him that she was unhappy in the marriage and that she wanted a divorce.

Melvin was devastated. He didn't want to lose Allison, but he didn't know how to fix their relationship.

Melvin decided to seek professional help. He started seeing a therapist who specialized in couples counseling.

The therapist taught Melvin about the five love languages and attachment styles.

Melvin learned that his anxious attachment style was also playing a role in his problems with Allison.

He had a deep-seated fear of abandonment, which made him clingy and needy.

He also had a hard time trusting people.

Melvin realized that he needed to change his behavior if he wanted to save his marriage.

• He started telling Allison how much he loved her on a regular basis.
• He also started making more of an effort to be physically affectionate with her.

Allison was initially skeptical of Melville's changes. She had been hurt too many times in the past.

But over time, she started to see that Melville was serious about changing his ways.

They started communicating better and understanding each other's needs better.

They also started feeling more connected and intimate.

One day, Melvin came home from work to find a surprise on the kitchen table.

It was a beautiful bouquet of flowers with a note from Allison.

The note said, "I love you more than words can say."

Melvin was touched by Allison's gesture. He realized that she had finally forgiven him for his past mistakes.

He also realized that he had finally learned:

The difference between love language and attachment style.

Melvin and Allison's marriage is now stronger than ever. They are committed to communicating openly and honestly with each other.

They are also committed to fulfilling each other's love languages.

Melvin and Allison's story is a reminder that it is never too late to change.

Even after 16 years of marriage, Melville was able to learn how to love Allison in the way that she needed to be loved.