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Gary Chapman has traveled extensively around the world challenging couples to pursue healthy, growing marriages. His first book, Toward a Growing Marriage (Moody, 1979, 1996), began as an informal resource he gave to couples with whom he was counseling. Once officially published, this book became a blessing to thousands of people and helped launch Gary’s popular “Toward a Growing Marriage” seminar.
Since 1979, Gary has written more than 20 books. His book, The Five Love Languages (Northfield Publishing, 1992, 1993), has sold 4 million copies in English alone and has been translated into 36 languages including Arabic and Hindi. He has also appeared on several television and radio programs and has his own daily radio program ...more
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"I am amazed by how many individuals mess up every new day with yesterday."
— Gary Chapman (The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate)
— Gary Chapman (The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate)
"Forgiveness is not a feeling; it is a commitment."
— Gary Chapman (The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate)
— Gary Chapman (The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate)
"Encouragement requires empathy and seeing the world from your spouse's perspective. We must first learn what is important to our spouse. Only then can we give encouragement. With verbal encouragement, we are trying to communicate, "I know. I care. I am with you. How can I help?" We are trying to show that we believe in him and in his abilities. We are giving credit and praise."
— Gary Chapman (The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate)
— Gary Chapman (The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate)

























