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3.99 AVERAGE
I think every couple needs to read this book. My husband did not read it but I did discuss some of the main points of this book with him and had him take the 5 Love Language’s quiz. Everybody has a love tank and it is very important to keep each other’s love tank full for a happy and content marriage. Never give up on your significant other, marriage is hard at times but being able to speak your significant other’s love language can make a world of difference!
Short, but full of information. It even made me quite emotional. I had been familiar with the categories for quite a while, but I hadn’t read the book and I’m glad that I did. It is short enough to hopefully convince a non-reader (my husband) to read it.
I ended up skimming this book because there wasn't much good content. I had read a synopsis or articles or something about the 5 love languages he proposes in the book, and thought the book would add more info. Other than a few examples and tidbits, I really didn't get anything more out of the book other than the fact Chapman is a Christian and wants you to be one too. No thanks.
informative
slow-paced
This is definitely not a book I'd recommend to very easily influenced people but some parts are really interesting. Take some and leave some.
This is another book I’ve seen recommended by several people so I thought I would give it a try. After all, who doesn’t want to learn techniques to improve their relationships with others? The five languages Chapman says we all use to express love are Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Gifts, Acts of Service, and Physical Touch.
The theory is that couple who understand each other’s love language can effectively communicate and love them. After reading several examples of how the love languages play out, I thought the “meat” of the story could have been handled in just a few short chapters. Religion and a couple’s relationship with God are central themes in the book.
The theory is that couple who understand each other’s love language can effectively communicate and love them. After reading several examples of how the love languages play out, I thought the “meat” of the story could have been handled in just a few short chapters. Religion and a couple’s relationship with God are central themes in the book.
Yes, this is a cheasy self-help book. Which I wouldn't normally admit to reading. But I think the basic premise is sound. People feel loved and appreciated in different ways. Some people like verbal praise. Some people need direct attention. Some people like to have things done for them. It makes sense. I think the info is actually more useful in dealing with other family members (as opposed to just spouses).
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
An excellent refresher on keeping both your own and your partner’s tanks full. Simple and practical advice is offered that may be challenging to follow. Definitely a book worth reading every few years to prevent bad habits from developing. Strongly recommended.
This book was enlightening... logically, it all makes sense but the real-life examples he provides are extremely helpful to understand scenarios and circumstances, and how they can impact your relationship. Regardless if your marriage is perfection or on the rocks or somewhere in between, I recommend reading this. There's even a little quiz at the end to help you figure out your love language(s).
This is a decent framework for different ways to express love to each other, and a decent reminder to do so, but padded out waaay too long to make it a book. Also, the stereotypical gender roles are infuriating, and the overt religiousness at the end is gross, especially when it's used to convince a wife with a hateful husband to have sex with him.
To save you some misery, here's a summary: identify how you and your spouse prefer to have love expressed to you, and be more intentional about doing it the way they prefer. The five categories this author suggests are words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, acts of service, and physical touch. (You're welcome.)
To save you some misery, here's a summary: identify how you and your spouse prefer to have love expressed to you, and be more intentional about doing it the way they prefer. The five categories this author suggests are words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, acts of service, and physical touch. (You're welcome.)
"The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts" by Gary Chapman is an interesting book, very thought-provoking and written in a clear, immediate style.
The only thing that doesn't work is the author's clichéd and naive ideas about women's sexuality: those made me cringe!
Aside from those defaillances, I found this a fascinating, insightful read.
The only thing that doesn't work is the author's clichéd and naive ideas about women's sexuality: those made me cringe!
Aside from those defaillances, I found this a fascinating, insightful read.