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    The 5 Love Languages
    The 5 Love Languages
    The 5 Love Languages
    Audiobook4 hours

    The 5 Love Languages

    Written by Gary Chapman

    Narrated by Gary Chapman

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    About this audiobook

    Simple ideas, lasting love.

    Between busy schedules and long days, expressing love can fall by the wayside. We forget to compliment, to give gifts "just because," to linger in an embrace. The things that say "I love you" seem to either not get said or not get through. This is an audio book about saying it - and hearing it - clearly. No gimmicks. No psychoanalyzing. Just learing to express love in your spouse's language.

    With over 10 million copies sold, The 5 Love Languages® has transformed countless relationships. Its ideas are simple and conveyed with clarity and humor, making this audio book as practical as it is personable. You'll be inspired by real-life stories and encouraged by its commonsense approach. Listening to this audio feels like taking a walk with a wise friend. Applying it will forever change your relationship - starting today.

    Editor's Note

    What’s your love language?…

    Chapman’s love languages are five simple keys that open the door to lasting happiness in any relationship. Identify your and your partner’s primary language today to ensure your feelings are clear and your love endures.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOasis Audio
    Release dateFeb 20, 2005
    ISBN9781608142118
    The 5 Love Languages
    Author

    Gary Chapman

    Gary Chapman--author, speaker, counselor--has a passion for people and for helping them form lasting relationships. He is the #1 bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages series and director of Marriage and Family Life Consultants, Inc. Gary travels the world presenting seminars, and his radio programs air on more than four hundred stations. For more information visit his website at www.5lovelanguages.com.

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    • 5/5
      This book is excellent for all stages of marriage no matter how many months or years you have been married this book is great. It points out the obvious things you may have been missing in your relationship with solutions. Highly recommend!

      2 people found this helpful

    • 5/5
      I wish I had read this book on the first year of marriage. I recommend this book to anyone who is in a relationship, even if you're not married yet. Very good advice.

      2 people found this helpful

    • 4/5
      I was recommended this book a while ago while I was deep in depression and thought my relationship was on the outs. I didn't get a chance to read this book then, and I can say that I would have made things quite easier for me. I'm past all that now, but it was still a great book to read and gave me some great insight into myself and my relationship.The five love languages are basically 5 ways that people express and understand love. The way Mr. Chapman describes it (and what really made the concept click for me) is that it's just like speaking language. If you're raised in a home that speaks English you learn English and that is your primary language. You can learn to speak another language, but you'll be most fluent in your primary language. The love languages are the same way.Understanding the different languages is really quite simple. The explanation behind the different languages is very easy to understand. As soon as I'd read about one of the languages I would associate that language to someone I know. Having a "real-life" example for each language helped me understand that language a little bit better. It was easy for me to pinpoint other people's languages but it's been a bit harder for me to pinpoint my own language.... There is a section in the book that helps you figure out your own, and after reading it I've narrowed mine down to three. But before that sections I was thinking well I am all of those. But really we're only one, sometimes two. So I just need to pay attention a little bit more to what I feel and I should have it figured out fairly soon. And if you're not like me - and can't figure out the language for the people in your life- there is also a section to help you figure out what language other people are.This book specifically deals with the love language of couples, but I think this concept is beneficial for any relationship - siblings, friends, parents, children. And since there is a whole series of these books I don't think I'm too far off in my thinking...What I liked the most about this book is that for each language there was a story that gave an example of that language. Chapman would introduce us to a couple, tell us what their problem(s), and then tell us what their love languages were. He also gives examples for each language of how to show love to another person using that language.This was very well written book. I wish I would have picked it up earlier, as it could have made a very difficult part of my life a little bit easier. But even though things were going good for me and my boyfriend (who is now my fiancee) when I read this it still gave me some insight into why we do (or don't do) certain things. It also helped me in communicating what I need and want in my relationship. So this book isn't just for relationships that are failing, but if yours is I would recommend reading this. This book (and I'm sure the entire series) can help you better understand the relationships you have with eveyone that you love.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      This really was excellent. It was a fairly simple read. Nothing technical. But just the kinds of things every couple in a long-term relationship needs to think about, discuss, and put into practice. I highly recommend this for everyone in a committed, long-term relationship, whether you're just starting out or have been together for decades. It will make a world of difference in how you communicate your love for one another.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      It does make sense. Many useful advises.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      A very valuable insight into the fact that we all receive love in different ways. Why does one person really feel loved when bought a gift whereas others need to often hear the words 'I love you'? We are all different and this book helps us to identify what we like most of all - our preferred love language and what our partner most appreciates. Put into practice this can help build very strong relationships.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      This was a very interesting book. I've seen it recommended by many people over the past few years, and I can see why; it really teaches you to look at not only how you communicate, but what types of communication are most rewarding for you. It does have a strong Christian message, but that shouldn't deter folks of other faiths. I'm critical of most relationship type books because they tend to be corny or preachy. This one feels... well, friendly. I can see why his seminars draw big crowds.I found out I'm an Acts of Service kind of gal. I guess that explains why I love baking cookies for my husband to take to work, and why I get so mad if I'm the only one who changes diapers all day long. I like to do things for others, and yet I get resentful if the favor isn't returned sometimes. I really hadn't thought of that as my love language before, and yet it makes perfect sense.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      Rings mostly true and seems useful. Could do without the Jesus stuff.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      What an amazing book. It has opened my eyes to another realm of relationships and communication, and the lack of. I look forward to implementing these teachings. After 20 years of marriage, I am excited at the prospect of creating a living environment that will last another 40. Without subscribing to these methods, it is an impossibility. I know I will be a better husband and father because I have read this book. Choose to love!

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      The book has given me valuable insights, useful for any kind of relationship. It has helped me to understand family and friends better, as well as a spous.
    • 4/5
      It's been a dozen years since I first read this, so I felt I was due for a reminder. These ideas have really influenced my understanding of affection and relationships, I highly recommend it.
    • 5/5
      Best book I read about love. Thanks author loved it
    • 5/5
      I really enjoyed the book, and i think i have to read it more than once.
    • 5/5
      Its has opened my eyes to where i have not read her love language correctly. I have been applying my love language towards her. Now i know where to start.
    • 5/5
      Absolutely amazing! So much insight and wisdom given in this book, wether you are married, engaged, dating, divorced or not even looking I encourage you to read this beautiful piece of literature.
    • 5/5
      This book provides key insights into what makes a person feel loved, especially in a marriage. Reading this is 2022, some aspects regarding gender roles and religious beliefs may feel out of present realities of a young couple, but these can be easily overlooked considering the year this was originally written. I wish I could give this as a gift for every married couple on their wedding day!!
    • 5/5
      It was easy to understand & so useful for my relationship. We put into action & immediately felt the love. Thank you
    • 5/5
      Amazing book. I finally felt like I understand all the emotions that I am feeling towards my husband and my husband’s affection towards me.
    • 5/5
      Excellent book. Wish I had it years ago. I will share it with others.
    • 5/5
      I'm not a book a person and this by far would be one of the best books I enjoyed in my life
    • 5/5
      This book is a game changer! I have been married for almost 36 year and it has totally changed my outlook on how my husband feels about me. I now realize we don't speak the same love language.....who knew!!! Thank you Dr Chapman.
    • 5/5
      This book is very helpful in understanding myself and others.
    • 5/5
      I will continue to listen/read this book as long as I live.
    • 5/5
      Really good book. I recommend this to anyone that wants to not only work on improving their relationship with their husband, wife, or boyfriend, but also with their family and friends and even co-workers. Everyone has a love language and Gary Chapman outlines it in a way that is easy to understand. He also give you examples that you can mirror and put into action. 4.5/5 stars
    • 3/5
      Interesting premise and incredibly helpful...BUT also incredibly Christian centric and ABSOLUTELY cis-gendered and hetero-centric.
    • 5/5
      This is not just for married people. THIS IS FOR EVERYONE!! Married, single, divorced, children, parents, grandparents needs to read this book!
    • 5/5
      Esse livro é ótimo! Essencial para casais e para aqueles que gostariam de melhorar o relacionamento com as outras pessoas. Super indico!
    • 5/5
      Well explained and really practical concepts. One of the best books I have ever encountered.
    • 5/5
      Very useful, thank you! I am going to use it daily
    • 5/5
      Loved this one! It’s so relevant and important to me right now!
      I’m grateful to have listened to it! Highly recommend!