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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. Gary Chapman understands how to simply explain different ways in which we show love, how we feel most loved and opens up insight on other people's preferences. It's a must for couples who want to deepen their relationship and understand each others differences. (  )nhimmelrich | Apr 21, 2009 |   It's pop psychology at its best, light, deep and interesting at the same time. it's designed to make you slap your forehead. i love the concept of love languages. I'm going to incorporate it into my writing from now on. it made a lot of sense to me. And I love lists. ^_^ (  )kikilon | Mar 31, 2009 | EVERYbody needs to read this book! It made a PHENOMENAL difference in my marriage once I learned the "love language" of my husband. It also improved my relationships with my children and even with friends and extended family members.It is a very easy and enjoyable read. (  )Taegan | Mar 18, 2009 | A wonderful book. My wife and I have spent some quality time together reading this book before bed each night. It has been an eye-opening read! Recommended to me by friends, I highly recommend this book to others! ( )jtaves | Feb 2, 2009 | This is an amazing book, especially helpful for anyone in a romantic relationship. My fiancee and I received this as part of our Pre-Cana class (required for our marriage in the Catholic Church). It encourages more communication between partners by showing you that each person expresses and feels love in different ways. For example, my top two "Love Languages" are Physical Touch and Words of Affirmation: meaning that I feel most loved when my partner holds my hand or tells me he loves me, as opposed to when he takes out the trash for me or buys me flowers. It's also helpful to know what your partner's love languages are, so that you express your love in a way that makes sense and has meaning to him. In short- an eye-opening book, good for both you and those you love! ( )effulgent7 | Jan 26, 2009 | 0.079 seconds to build listing
Amazon.com (ISBN 0802415318, Paperback)Unhappiness in marriage often has a simple root cause: we speak different love languages, believes Dr. Gary Chapman. While working as a marriage counselor for more than 30 years, he identified five love languages: Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Receiving Gifts, Acts of Service, and Physical Touch. In a friendly, often humorous style, he unpacks each one. Some husbands or wives may crave focused attention; another needs regular praise. Gifts are highly important to one spouse, while another sees fixing a leaky faucet, ironing a shirt, or cooking a meal as filling their "love tank." Some partners might find physical touch makes them feel valued: holding hands, giving back rubs, and sexual contact. Chapman illustrates each love language with real-life examples from his counseling practice.How do you discover your spouse’s – and your own – love language? Chapman’s short questionnaires are one of several ways to find out. Throughout the book, he also includes application questions that can be answered more extensively in the beautifully detailed companion leather journal (an exclusive Amazon.com bonus). Each section of the journal corresponds with a chapter from the book, offering opportunities for deeper reflection on your marriage. Although some readers may find choosing to love a spouse that they no longer even like –hoping the feelings of affection will follow later– a difficult concept to swallow, Chapman promises that the results will be worth the effort. "Love is a choice," says Chapman. "And either partner can start the process today." --Cindy Crosby (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:57:58 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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