The Five Love Languages Faux Leather Bound Journal and Paperback Book Set (Amazon.com Exclusive) (Paperback)

~ Gary Chapman (Author)

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Unhappiness in marriage often has a simple root cause: we speak different love languages, believes Dr. Gary Chapman. While working as a marriage counselor for more than 30 years, he identified five love languages: Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Receiving Gifts, Acts of Service, and Physical Touch. In a friendly, often humorous style, he unpacks each one. Some husbands or wives may crave focused attention; another needs regular praise. Gifts are highly important to one spouse, while another sees fixing a leaky faucet, ironing a shirt, or cooking a meal as filling their "love tank." Some partners might find physical touch makes them feel valued: holding hands, giving back rubs, and sexual contact. Chapman illustrates each love language with real-life examples from his counseling practice.

How do you discover your spouse’s – and your own – love language? Chapman’s short questionnaires are one of several ways to find out. Throughout the book, he also includes application questions that can be answered more extensively in the beautifully detailed companion leather journal (an exclusive Amazon.com bonus). Each section of the journal corresponds with a chapter from the book, offering opportunities for deeper reflection on your marriage.

Although some readers may find choosing to love a spouse that they no longer even like –hoping the feelings of affection will follow later– a difficult concept to swallow, Chapman promises that the results will be worth the effort. "Love is a choice," says Chapman. "And either partner can start the process today." --Cindy Crosby

Product Description

For years The Five Love Languages has been enriching, strengthening, and saving marriages. A person gives and receives love in five basic ways. If you aren't speaking your partner's love language, he or she likely isn't feeling loved. Never fear! You CAN learn a new language! In addition, now the Five Love Languages Journal will assist you in journaling your heartfelt feelings and sticking to those best intentions. The leather-look cover is stately enough to take with you anywhere, anytime. Each section of the journal corresponds to a chapter in the best-selling book by Gary Chapman, followed by an inspiring quote, thought-provoking questions, and plenty of space to record your thoughts.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Moody Publishers; Amazon.com Exclusive edition (January 3, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802415318
• ISBN-13: 978-0802415318
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #832,473 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than LOVE lessons in these pages, January 19, 2005

By	Mackena (California, USA) - See all my reviews

I put this in my wish list (even though I already own both it and the Five Love Languages For Children) so that everyone I know will get it and read it! It is meant not only for those in a "love" relationship, but for those in ANY kind of a relationship! This book is meant to be shared among ALL!
It's lessons would change a lot that needs changing.
Imagine, knowing how to talk to that difficult person at work? Imagine getting more from your spouse, partner, teenagers, children, and yes, even other family members and friends! Imagine knowing how to show someone that you care in a way that they understand? Imagine, if you will, the perfect example of getting more with honey, than with vinegar...
Now, imagine the satisfaction in your heart and mind, that you have GIVEN more to them then they have ever had? And imagine, if you can...your love tank...full as can be...
I have never in my life read a more perfect book on how to get along in this world. It is based, for the most part, on spouses getting along, and such...but I have taken this book further, and observed those around me, and learned how to talk to them...and the results are unimaginable!
One drawback for some: It is written by a Christian man, and every once in awhile, he talks about prayer and other such things...but religious or not...this book belongs on every shelf in the WORLD! If you can get passed those very few little remarks, you will gleen more from this book than I think the author ever imagined.
And for that difficult child? The Five Love Languages for Children is perfect...written in partnership with a child psychologist, it takes the Five Love Languages and reformats it for a child's mind to grasp. Perfect for every parent to have!
Let's not forget the teens in the world!! There is one for them too...The Five Love Languages of Teenagers.
And for singles even!!!! The Five Love Languages for Singles.
The concepts talked of in this book are immortal. I recommend it with all my heart, soul, and FULL love tank!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Five Love Languages, March 6, 2005

By	Reiki Me (NY) - See all my reviews

I thought this book was excellent. It was very enlightening to me about my own relationship with my partner as well as with my parents and my children. I think this book would be helpful to anyone and everyone. Thank you Gary Chapman for putting the information in such easy to read and understand language.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Love Languages, April 19, 2005

By	Rima M. Mathewson (NH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Absolutely earth shaking

So logical and so much heart in this book, I can see nnow the error of my divorces in the past. IT gives hope for the future

My #1 Pick of the year

RM