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Summary: A must-read
Review: If I could "prescribe" one book for couples, whether married or simply dating, it would be this one. The author does a fantastic job of describing the five ways that all persons have love communicated to them. By determining what your primary "love language" is, you and your mate can deepen your relationship and better communicate your feelings for one another. Even though your mate may be communicating that they lov you, if it is not in your "language," you will not "understand" it like you would if it were communicated a different way. This book was very interesting from a psychologial standpoint, too. Anyone with an interest in that area would probably enjoy this book.
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Summary: Fill up your love tank
Review: People express and recieve love in different ways. Dr. Gary Chapman identifies these as the five languages of love: Quality Time* Words of Affirmation* Gifts * Acts of Service* And Physical Touch If you express love in a way that your spouse doesn't understand, he or she won't realize you've expressed your love at all. The problem is that you're speaking 2 different love languages. Perhaps your husband needs to hear encouraging words, but you feel cooking him a nice dinner will cheer him up. When he still feels down, you're puzzled. Or, maybe your wife craves time with you-time away from the kids and television. The flowers you gave her just don't communictae that you care.
This book is designed for marriage survivalists. If you have intentions of surviving out your marriage instead of living with the consequences of divorce, this is a good book.
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Summary: LOVE ... MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND!
Review: Whether one needs "words of affirmation" or "acts of service" to express their love signals is not only a matter of personal choice but in many cases it can be gender related. As a counsellor, I can attest to the fact that men and woman express and receive love in different ways. Generally speaking, some men (and certainly not all) find that an emotional relationship follows after a committed sexual relationship has developed. For some women, on the other hand, they need to feel the emotional attachment before bonding in a committed sexual relationship. In this book, the author clearly explains how those who show love by verbal words and those who show love by doing acts of service can come together to express their hearfelt love to each other in terms they both understand. For some the words of love flow easily. However, if your partner eagerly jumps out of bed with a smile at 2 a.m. and takes a drive to the corner store just because you mentioned you had a sudden hunger for ice cream, that may also be an expression of his/her devoted love. As a personal tip, look into your partner's eyes in an intimate moment. It has long been known that the eyes are "the windmills of the soul." If there is a flame of love burning there, it will shine through times of joy and sorrow. The eyes often say what is difficult to put into words; it also reveals if the words are just words with little or no meaning - eyes seldom lie. Open and honest communication is one of the most critical elements of any lasting and fulfilling committed relationship. For those who are not receiving love in the manner they choose to give it, I strongly recommend this excellent book.
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Summary: Short and somewhat obvious
Review: After reading this book, I'm not sure the author actually accomplished what he set out to do. Yes, there are different forms of communicating, anyone who has been in a long term relationship knows that (or should). But the real difficulty is in learning how to speak (or to listen) in one of the other languages. I'm not sure if this book really addresses the "How to express" aspect of the problem in a very usefull way.
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Summary: The Five Languages of Love
Review: This book opened my eyes to the different types of love. I have been married for 17 years and it changed my marriage. I recommend this book to anyone who feels that their mate is not "filling their love tank". If you are craving for love from your mate, read this book - then get them to read it.
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Summary: Excellent - changes lifes
Review: This book changed my life and everyone around me who got given a copy. And they in turn gave out copies to their friends etc. It is SO powerful. After much frustration - my ex husband and I figured out where we had both been at in regards to each other. Due to many things we chose to be friends instead of partners. But this book really showed us what had been happening. He was physical touch in 1st mode and I am quality time. And as one person didn't get their quota filled, the other would not fill the quota also. It went round and round in circles. My new man is a quality time person like me and this is SO... nice.. I am 'words of affirmation' in 2nd mode and he is 'acts of service'. This is so helpful in getting both our needs met. I have used this with friends too. My best friend and I are opposite modes. She is 'acts of service' in 1st. And I am 'quality time'. Both of these things being our #5 modes for each other. We nearly ended the friendship because of it. Neither thinking the other one cared very much. So, now we both know what to do for each other to feel valued. I can't say enough about this book. It changes every relationship you have ever had or will have. It's brilliant
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Summary: A relationship guide
Review: I can't say enough about the knowledge I gained from this. I am amazed that he was able to pinpoint what someone needs in a relationship. The 5 love languages are RIGHT ON!!! If you are having any doubts about what you need in a relationship, this is a must have. I learned so much about myself... Having read this after getting divorced, I have to say that this is going to make a difference my the future.
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Summary: Eye-Opening
Review: My husband and I read this on recommendation of a counselor, and I can't say enough. Amazing insight into myself and my husband, and how we'd been totally off-base with how we were expressing our love to each other! We were told to get two copies, highlight the passages that rang true for ourselves, then swap books. I am going to buy copies for my family members, friends, and almost everyone I know.
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Summary: Mandatory reading for husbands and wifes
Review: You cannot just say "This is a great book" or "this is a useful book". It is more! It should be made mandatory reading for all husbands and wifes, whether you have been married 10 days or 10 years! It does not matter if your marraige is already perfect in every detail, or if your marraige is almost on the rocks. This book helps you to understand your partner better, and gives you ways to recognise the needs of your partner, without him or her having to write them down in large block letters on a sheet of paper. I read it cover to cover non-stop, it was so interesting. I also recognised through reading this book what mistakes I was making in my relationship (and what mistakes my partner was making too!). As soon as I was finished, I passed it on to my wife, with the simple comment that she might find it interesting reading... she did! The next step is to put the ideas in the book into practice!
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Summary: Now he tells me...
Review: If you have ever wondered why the words came out but the message was not heard, read this book. If you have ever wondered why you thought the conversation was a safe topic only to have it become a heated discussion, read this book. If you want to find a way to hear as well as you think you speak, read this book. Great for couples but don't rule out the benefits of how communication can improve at work. The book describes quite clearly how people need to hear words of affirmation, clarity of thought, and supporting information. Get the the book. Better yet, send it to a friend...and get this book.
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