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August 31st 2004
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Kindle Edition, 256 pages
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Gary Chapman first penned the best-selling The Five Love Languages more than ten years ago. The core message has hit home with over 3 million people a…more
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Read in February, 2010
I didn't really learn anything in addition to the original "The Five Love Languages". I recommend just sticking with that book. The examples he gave were either people who were currently dating or past tense examples of relationships that have came to an end. This is helpful for identifying what your own or what other's love languages are or have been, but really does nothing to help the single person enter a new relationship. It really did not give a very positive outlook on datin...more
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Read in January, 2009
Being a single who has had his struggles with the female gender I found this book very enlightening. This book isn't geared solely towards dating it also deals with friendships, work relationships, parents and your kids. Basically there are five types of love languages that we all speak and we each have one that is predominate. If you figure out what the person's love language is you can "speak" it to them and fill their love tank. The five love languages are 1) words of affirmati...more
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Read in January, 2009
This author has written at least 6 books on this topic. Everyone apparently responds more to one "love language" than the others. The five languages of love are Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Receiving Gifts, Acts of Service, and Physical Touch. Once you know a person's preferred language you can use that language to better express love or friendship towards that person. This theory can be applied to significant others, parents, kids, other relatives, friends, co-workers,.... ...more
Read in July, 2009
Everyone should read this!
The thesis of the book is simple yet staggeringly far-reaching in its implications: each of us has a primary "love language" through which we express and experience love most deeply.
If our partners don't speak this language, both we and partners don't feel loved and cause problems in the relationships.
Moreover, unlike regular spoken languages, there are only five love languages:
1) Words of affirmation (praises, e...more
The thesis of the book is simple yet staggeringly far-reaching in its implications: each of us has a primary "love language" through which we express and experience love most deeply.
If our partners don't speak this language, both we and partners don't feel loved and cause problems in the relationships.
Moreover, unlike regular spoken languages, there are only five love languages:
1) Words of affirmation (praises, e...more
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Read in June, 2008
Great theory--in fact, I think I buy into it in a pretty big way. I plan on applying some of the things I've read. He relates a great way of looking practically at how to relate better to people. That being said... I wouldn't recommend the book to most people for two reasons: 1. it is poorly written with extremely "hokey" examples, which makes it hard to take the theory seriously at points and 2. it's written from a very Christian perspective, which makes it sometimes difficult for ...more
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Read in April, 2009
I had never heard of different love languages before I read this book and I am blown away by the new insight that I have into my close relationships. My goal now is to discover all of my family and close friends' love languages so that I can better communicate my affection for them. The one thing that I didn't connect to in this book were the strong Christian messages, I would have given this book five stars if it had been more religiously neutral. However, all in all this is a great book and...more
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Read in March, 2006
This is a good book. Like most relationship books, emphasizes in how we are different, therefore the best way to communicate is to understand what are differences are, to see where the other person is coming from.
It gives the pespective of how to make others feel loved in the way they would understand it, but also discovering what's the best way to receive love as well
It gives the pespective of how to make others feel loved in the way they would understand it, but also discovering what's the best way to receive love as well
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The premise is sound: there are 5 "languages" people speak when in any form of a relationship. The quiz in the back of the book produces pretty accurate results to determine each reader's language(s). But beware: some stories are a bit contrived and corny. All in all, helped me learn to relate to people more effectively. Would not pass this along to any male friends though...
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I heard a lot about the original book, and figured it wasn't for me since I am not married. This book adapts the ideas to singles. I gained some insights about myself which I hope will help in relationships and I also learned about others in my life--it was particularly helpful in thinking about co-workers as there are a lot of personality conflicts where I work.
Read in October, 2009
A must read for anyone interested in improving both romantic and platonic/familial relationships. This book clearly identifies the 5 ways people give and/or receive love. In order to really be able to relate to another and show authentic love you should learn to speak their love language. And it's useful to understand your own. READ THIS BOOK!!!
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Read in April, 2009
Gary Chapman's 1st book for marrieds has been updated to include info for singles, teenagers, etc. I found it an interesting take on how our expectations for feeling loved and expressing our love to others can be short circuited by "speaking the wrong language". Should be helpful to include in any relationship tool kit.
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Read in September, 2009
the theory behind this book is one that all should consider at some point, it is helpful for me to understand that "quality time" is my love language, however, I'd like to someone else write a decent book on this matter, this book had very little focus (was trying to speak to too many people at once)
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Read in October, 2009
Aside from the religious angle taken by some parts of this book, which at times put me off, I really learned a lot about myself and the other people around me in terms of current and past relationships and how to make them stronger in future. I would recommend this book to others.
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I believe this book gives incite about why people are the way they are and what speaking their (love) language really means. It's amazing how a situation can turn around by "speaking" someone love language. Once you delve into the theory it's quite interesting and very eye opening.
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I think EVERYONE should read one of The Five Languages of Love books. This book has the power to enhance every relationship in your life - friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers alike. I learned an unexpected amount about myself and the way I feel love and express love and how to show love to others in the way they best receive it. The book is written by a minister and talks a bit about Christian values and bible scriptures... It didn't turn me off to the book at all, it was just kind of wei...more
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so far . . . helping me to think about expressing love to my family and friends in ways that they will receive it best. It's bringing a new perspective to how to build loving and encouraging friendships.
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Read in August, 2009
I enjoyed the book. I the title speaks for itself. I like the premise of the book. We can show love to people around us more effectively if we make an effort to understand and meet their needs.
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Read in July, 2009
I think that the five love languages part was really good. The rest of the book was a lot of repeating etc...Like what I used to do when I needed to extend my college paper. Also not to fond of all the Christianity references OVER and OVER.
Overall helpful info, but could have done the same good if written in an article and not a book.
Overall helpful info, but could have done the same good if written in an article and not a book.
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AMAZING BOOK!!! I highly recommend it to everyone! It talks about your relationships with people (significant others, co-workers, family, etc.). It's a real eye-opener!
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Read in July, 2007
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All of my friends and family
If you want to have long term, growing, and healthy relationships with your family, friends, employer, and your special someone...this is the perfect book for you!
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