Yet, it was on my reading list for a ridiculously long time.ĭrawing on his observations as a counsellor, Dr Chapman shares a very simple idea: everyone has a primary love language – a category of behaviours they most immediately associate with affection, tenderness and commitment to their partner. The 5 Love Languages is one of the most popular relationship books and has sold over twenty million copies.

Over 30 years ago a Christian pastor and relationship counsellor Gary Chapman wrote a book revealing the secret of long-lasting love. The problem is that we have overlooked one fundamental truth: People speak different love languages.” It is not that the books and articles already published are not helpful. The answer to those questions is the purpose of this book.

With all the help available from media experts, why is it that so few couples seem to have found the secret to keeping love alive after the wedding? Why is it that a couple can attend a communication workshop, hear wonderful ideas on how to enhance communication, return home, and find themselves totally unable to implement the communication patterns demonstrated? How is it that we read something online on “101 Ways to Express Love to Your Spouse,” select two or three ways that seem especially helpful, try them, and our spouse doesn’t even acknowledge our effort? We give up on the other 98 ways and go back to life as usual. Keeping love alive in our marriages is serious business. So are our parents and friends and churches. Television and radio talk shows deal with it. “The desire for romantic love in marriage is deeply rooted in our psychological makeup. Chapman has been directly involved in real-life family counselling since the beginning of his ministry years, and his nationally-syndicated radio programs air nationally on Moody Radio Network and over 400 affiliate stations. The 5 Love Languages® is one of Chapman’s most popular books, topping various bestseller charts for years, selling over twenty million copies and has been on the New York Times bestsellers list since 2007. He has a passion for people, and for helping them form lasting relationships.Ĭhapman is a well-known marriage counsellor and director of marriage seminars. Northfield Publishing Reprint edition (11 Dec.

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