Basically, if your young adult seeks love through words of affirmation, he will thrive on words of appreciation and thanks, genuine compliments, and saying you are proud of him. (imom.com)
For words of affirmation to have any impact, it's necessary to put time, thought, and yes, love, into them. (verilymag.com)
I am absolutely someone that needs words of affirmation. (texturesofgrace.com)