New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- Gifting is an art, a science, a delicate balance of thoughtfulness and practicality, sentiment and budget. But above all, gifting is about love: platonic, romantic, and everything in between.

If you look closely-and if it hasn't been curated by a concierge service-every gift aligns, in some way, with one or more of the five love languages: words of affirmation, quality time, acts of service, physical touch, and finally, gifting itself. The moment you realise this alignment, gifting becomes more than a seasonal chore. It becomes a mindful, meaningful act. It even becomes fun, and brings back that warm, fuzzy feeling.

That's why, this festive season, Lounge decided to design a gifting guide inspired by the five love ...