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Summary: An incredible book
Review: I lent this book to our pastor's wife.... and she said she is not giving it back! She wants her husband to read it, and her sons and daughters-in-law and some folks w/troubled marriages. Sometimes, one does a lot to try to show love and support for their mate, and yet their mate does not respond. This book tells why, and ways to really get their mate to understand. I liked it because it is not an ethereal "pie in the sky, make your marriage wonderful" book. It gives actual steps to do, and explains the theory why it works. The examples are great, and it is a very easy, interesting read. A great wedding gift. I'm going to order several, since my other one is not coming back!
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Summary: A book with a lot of different things.
Review: I have read a lot of relationships books. This one, by far, is the best for me. Was almost like a total revelation, I am giving it as a gift for special ocassions and recomending it to everyone I know.
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Summary: This book should be required reading for engaged couples!!!
Review: This book is simple, yet powerful. Gary Chapman provides a realistic assessment of marriage and common marriage complaints/problems. His suggested solutions are practical and easily adaptable. I highly recommend this book to people who are contemplating marriage, people who are happily married, and those who are not.
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Summary: The Five Love Languages: truly an "a-ha" experience!
Review: Chapman takes a fresh and innovative approach to relationship.
Using the concept that we all have a specific "language" we speak when we care deeply about someone, Chapman helps us to become aware of our own love language(s) as well as teaches us to "speak fluently" in the love language of our significant other.
A "must read" for everyone who finds themselves in relationship!
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Summary: The Best
Review: Although I am not married I feel that this book can enhance anyone's life. It was a real eye-opener for me and helped me to properly relate to those I love. I learned that I am not the weird one neither are they, we are all different. God made us different for a reason. What would this world be if we all related to life, love, and other mysteries in the same way? I recommend this book to anyone who is searching for ways to improve their communication with those they love. I have shared this book with many people and I hope to some day be able to share with my children
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Summary: Great for Everyone who is involved in Relationships
Review: If you are not a recluse, you need to read this book. This book has enhanced (if not saved) my sister's marriage. I recommend it to every couple that I come in contact with. As a reader you will gain so much insight into your relationships with your friends, neighbors, spouses, children, co-workers --- EVERYONE.
If you 'lend' this book to others, be prepared to buy another, because once they read it they will want to 'lend' it to their friends and so on....
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Summary: All the lights came on!
Review: I have been married for four years--just long enough to get over the honeymoon. My husband and I have even recently tried some marriage counseling. I have been searching for solutions to my disallusionment of marriage. This book has changed my life! I now understand my husband's true needs and he finally understands mine. While reading "The Five Love Languages", I thought of five couples that could benefit from this knowledge, and several marriages that might have been saved. Though the author points out that, ultimately, the key to a successful relationship is choosing to love, this book puts it within anyone's power. I would recommend it to everyone--especially those who are engaged to be married. Had I known these principles earlier, I could have saved myself and my spouse a lot of heartache. I feel hopeful about the future and look forward to the rest of my life with my husband
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Summary: I liked the book, so I guess I'm not your average guy...
Review: SEX!
Now that I've got the attention of all the other men out there, let me continue my review...
This book is a definate 10 in my opinion. I learned a LOT about myself I didn't realize. The relationship with my girlfriend grew a lot faster than before I read this book.
I chalk it up to knowing how to "speak" her "love languages", and how to interpret hers.
Every guy out there should read this book, even if they're not in a relationship or married. Yes, for the average guy that loves hockey, fixing cars and watching action movies, the book may seem like a waste of time. But give up a hockey game some night to read this book.
I can't guarantee results, but boy, you'll sure learn a lot about why she acts the way she acts, and how you can rekindle the spark in your relationships.
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Summary: A must read for anyone in a relation (that means everyone)
Review: I consider this book one of the must read books for anyone in a relation (that means everyone). I rank this book up with John Gray's Mars & Venus book. The concept is simple: People express their love differently. If you're not expressing your love for your spouse in the way they like, your efforts will not be as effective as they could be. For example, if I buy my wife gifts all the time but to her love is expressed by spending lots of quality time together, then my gifts aren't going to make her happy. By focussing my efforts on what makes her happy (quality time in my example), my effort will be much more effective. Dr. Chapman states that people usually show love in the way they like to receive it. While that's not necessarily the way your spouse likes to receive it. Kind of like when we buy someone a gift we often buy something we like instead of what they like. It's a very simple concept but learning it completely can lead to very powerful results. I especially like how Dr. Chapman gives specific examples from his counseling experiences. To me, specific examples are what really drives a point home. Dr. Chapman does mention principles and teachings from the bible several times, but honestly I don't think that would turn anyone off if they're not a Christian. Finally as someone else pointed out, it is funny how he mentions his own name every change he gets. Funny yes. Annoying just a little. Effect, definitely. You won't forget his name after reading this book! Overall I highly recommend it, especially if both couples in a relationship can read it together.
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Summary: Good Book
Review: This book REALLY gives you the steps to improving your relationship. My husband and I have a great relationship already and there still was much food for thought in there. I also liked it because it have a Christian base to it- and to me, that is important.
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