How to Know Someone Loves You (Without Them Saying It)
Not everyone says “I love you” out loud. But they say it in other ways. In clay. In time. In gestures that speak a language deeper than words.
The five love languages—words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch—are how people express affection. But not everyone is fluent in all five. Some people make you tea. Some sit beside you quietly. Some carve your name into a handmade cup.
At The Clay Hole in Draper, Utah, we see those languages play out in real time. We see the unspoken love in every piece of pottery—and we’re here to help you recognize it.
What Love Might Look Like (Even When It’s Quiet)
Words of Affirmation: They tell you your piece looks amazing. They cheer when your handle doesn’t fall off. They remember your glaze from last week. That’s not small talk—that’s love.
Acts of Service: They clean your wheel. Carry your piece to the shelf. Help you wedge your clay when your hands are tired. That’s care. That’s attention. That’s devotion in motion.
Receiving Gifts: They surprise you with a bowl they made “just because.” Or they glaze a piece in your favorite color and hand it to you with a shy smile. That’s love.
Quality Time: They sign up for the same class. They sit next to you each week. They keep showing up. That’s love with a schedule—and it matters more than you know.
Physical Touch: They press clay into your hands to show you how it’s done. Their shoulder brushes yours. You share tools. It’s subtle—but it’s tender, too.
“He never said the words. But he made me a planter in the shape of my dog. That said everything.”
– Jo R., Member since 2025
Pottery Shows What Love Looks Like
Love isn’t always big. It’s not always loud. Sometimes it’s a crooked cup made with care. A chipped edge glazed perfectly. A mug that fits your hand because someone noticed how you hold it. That’s how love speaks—softly, in form and feeling.
Want to see it in action? Visit our studio or browse one of our most tender pages: Why Handmade Pottery Is the Ultimate Personalized Gift. You’ll feel it. You might even start to see it everywhere.
Find Us on Social Media
Watch people quietly love each other through clay on Dan Pearce’s social accounts. Every video is a glimpse into affection that doesn’t need words—and over 3 million followers get it.
Conclusion
If someone centers clay for you, they might be centering you, too. Come see how love gets shaped in our studio—whether you’re giving it, receiving it, or learning to recognize it when it’s finally yours.
Explore Membership OptionsFAQs
Is this a place to bond with someone I care about?
Yes. Our studio is filled with couples, friends, and family creating together—and growing closer through clay.
Can I express love through pottery if I’m not “creative”?
Yes. Pottery is more about presence than perfection. Your intention is what makes it meaningful.
Do you help people make gifts for others?
Absolutely. It’s one of the most popular things people do here—especially when words aren’t enough.
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Written by Dan Pearce, owner of The Clay Hole