United Kingdom, Jan. 29 -- Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom both need "verbal support" in their relationship.

The 40-year-old star has opened up on how her love languages are "acts of service" and affirmation", and insisted it's important for both partners to learn what works for their other half.

She told PEOPLE magazine: "I've talked a lot about love languages and how important they are in learning your partner's love language, and even if it isn't your love language, tapping into that for them."

She added: "Verbal support is really important, I think, for both of us."

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