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mtbc's review
5.0
I really feel like this book helped me learn more about myself and the ways I think about love. That, in turn, helped me to be less frustrated when people tried to show me love in other ways, or when I didn't always feel loved. I hope to reread this sometime too.
sfrench95's review
3.0
I am a big supporter of the five love languages, I think they are super helpful with friends and family. I usually take the test once a year, my love languages have changed over the years (hello, physical touch was at a 0), I have never read the book till now, and it was not my favorite. Maybe because the book is focused on marriage and I am not married...haha. It did feel outdated to me, I listened to the audiobook which was recorded in 2005. I would be very interested to read an updated version.
papidoc's review
4.0
My wife received this book from a family member while we were on vacation. On our way home, I began reading it out loud, and our entire family became fascinated with the concepts and ideas expressed in it. Central to those ideas is the notion that not everyone experiences love in the same way, and that to convincingly express love, we must do it not as we would like to receive love, but as the other person does. The author highlights and discusses five common approaches to expressing (and experiencing) love, including:
1. Words of affirmation: Verbal appreciation and encouragement.
2. Quality time: A sincere and focused giving of time and attention to the one you love.
3. Receiving gifts: Visual and tangible symbols of love.
4. Acts of service: Giving of service and deeds performed out of love, rather than obligation, fear, or manipulation.
5. Physical touch: Physical contact and closeness with the one you love.
The central premise is clearly important, and reflects wisdom from throughout the ages, and is a key element in strengthening our marriages, friendships, and even our professional relationships. Think broadly about others and don't simply assume they want what you want.
1. Words of affirmation: Verbal appreciation and encouragement.
2. Quality time: A sincere and focused giving of time and attention to the one you love.
3. Receiving gifts: Visual and tangible symbols of love.
4. Acts of service: Giving of service and deeds performed out of love, rather than obligation, fear, or manipulation.
5. Physical touch: Physical contact and closeness with the one you love.
The central premise is clearly important, and reflects wisdom from throughout the ages, and is a key element in strengthening our marriages, friendships, and even our professional relationships. Think broadly about others and don't simply assume they want what you want.
nyker0408's review
4.0
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afarre01's review
5.0
This book is great. Most of it is common sense, but it is nice to be reminded of ways to make other people feel loved. The advice could apply to all relationships, not just marriage. I also love quizzes like at the back of magazines, and there's that in here too...
vll295's review
3.0
An interesting book that helps you to understand how you can 'communicate' with your significant other. I found some good insight in this book.