Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom need 'verbal support' in their relationship

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."

The 'Roar' hitmaker is excited to kick off her 'Lifetimes Tour' in May, and while she's focused on delivering something special for the fans, she's also prioritising her family life.

She explained: "I'm 40. I have a family. I have a whole other world outside of this that I'm tending to as well.

"I know the responsibility of putting on a tour and how much people look forward to it.

"I'm really trying to stay in the best shape, give my body breaks, look after myself so that I can show up every night and give as close to 100 percent that I can."

When it comes to her relationship with Orlando - with whom she has four-year-old daughter Daisy Dove - Katy previously discussed the 'Pirates of the Carribean' actor's energy as a partner.

She told Apple Music's Zane Lowe: "He's a real sage. We both have parts of ourselves. There's two parts of us, our highest good, and then our carnal, material self. Ego.

"When the ego is running the show, then it's like, 'Whoa.' But when that's in check, then we're both something else."