The Five Love Languages: Singles Edition is obviously a book that helps people learn how to express love more effectively in their dating relationships, but did you know that understanding love languages can also help you in your non-romantic relationships? In fact, when clients came to Dr. Chapman with relationship concerns, he would often have them practice their love language skills on family members such as parents or siblings before having them tackle romantic relationships. Parents Some of our best traits and most splendid memories come from spending time with our parents. However, we … [Read more...]

It is true: for centuries, people have married and stayed married without mastering the idea of love languages, so it is possible to have a good relationship and future marriage (or, at least, not get divorced) without paying attention to such a concept. However, people have been speaking love languages since the beginning of time. Maybe they didn’t know they were speaking a love language when they patted someone’s back, gave a compliment, or helped with a chore, but they were messages of love even before Dr. Chapman gave them a name and helpfully explained them. Some of the most satisfying … [Read more...]

When I moved into the dorms at my university about ten years ago, I started hearing the phrase “love languages” all over the place.  “What is your love language?” “My love language is words of affirmation.” “Do you know the five love languages?” I can’t remember exactly what it was I heard about them, but it was clear that there was a phenomenon about love languages and I was interested to know more about it. Gary Chapman is the author of a number of books based on the love language concept, including his original book The Five Love Languages. Additionally, he authored The Five Love … [Read more...]