Spending quality time with your loved ones is one of the five love languages. This is one way to express your love and appreciation.  But how do we speak the language?

1. While your family is important, your friend and partner too. 
These people in most scenarios doesn't live in one roof but that doesn't mean it's an excuse that you neglect your attention to one so you can focus on one. Always remember "if there is a will, there's a way". It won't hurt if you will spend quality time with them every once in a while for example that you are a busy and workaholic person.

2. Be there on their lows and on their highs.  If they are going through a tough time, you can really show you care by simply being there  Even though you won't be able to take all the discomfort away nor provide the best solution, you will be able to demonstrate that you are present and available whenever they need you, It is also important that you are there on times that they want to celebrate, as they will feel happier if you are with them.

3. Focus. Quality time doesn't mean sitting together in a sofa while watching your favorite show. It's when you focus on each other. Make eye contact and listen attentively  when they talk. It is also important to affirm what they are saying and to ask thoughtful questions. There shouldn't be any distractions like your computer or your phone so your partner or family member will really know that they have your undivided attention which will make them feel special and loved.

4. Daily small talks. These short conversations can be in a form of a greeting, an honest  compliment or just simply inviting your loved ones to join you in an activity or a task. This will make them feel that you want to engage with them and involve them to what you do.

5. Plan something that you can do together. Anything that both of you can look forward to like eat dinner together, prepare breakfast together, play a board game together etc. 

Always remember that quality time is not about the length of time spent together but it's about how you spent it with your loved ones. 
Lost time cannot be returned that maybe one of the reason why spending it with your loved ones is the one of the greatest gift you can give to them.