Have you participated in one of Dr. Chapman’s seminars or read one of his books and want to share how his message has influenced your life? If so, share your story with others of how learning your Love Language has impacted your relationship.
Choose One:
Jane
I bought the book The Five Love Languages of Children when I was trying to work through some of my childhood baggage. I learned that Words of Affirmation is my love language and consequently criticism is especially hurtful. Meanwhile, my parents both have other love languages and thought I overreacted to their harsh words. None of us felt loved by the others. I have learned how to love them and how to seek love from them, and our relationship has grown exponentially. At the same time I’ve entered into a romantic relationship where I was immediately attuned to the fact that his love language was quality time. In addition to using all the love languages, I especially work to make sure that I am giving him adequate time, so that he knows I love him dearly. Conversely, I know that if I need a reminder that he loves me I know what to ask for: verbal reassurance. I’ve never had this kind of relationship success with anyone before. Such insight is truly a Godsend.
Rose
I bought your devotional when my husband was in rehab, as a way of strengthening our religious ties, little knowing that it was what I needed to understand what marriage was all about. I had orginaly purchased it as a gift for someone my husband had befriended while in rehab, and bought an extra copy for us….. there was just so many “freaky” events (messages on particular days that were just so relevant) that we were encouraged to listen to the audio of the 5 love languages while on a road trip vacation. I realised that I was misunderstanding my husband’s expression of love, and was confused about my love language until I took your assessment today. I now feel positive that I can address my empty love tank with my husband and am sure that even if things don’t work out with us, that I will be more equipped with myself and my life than ever before. Thank you for such amazing insight!!!!!!!!!!
Sarah
This book has saved a marriage that hasn’t even happened, yet! We were still “in love” when we got engaged, and then started having trouble, compounded by his military deployment. We love each other so much, but couldn’t figure out our frustrations! I’m a Physical Touch, he’s an Acts of Service, and we were speaking the wrong language for almost a year! I didn’t even understand his attempts to show me love, and he just felt smothered. It took reading this while half a world apart to understand.
Now we both have a fresh understanding of one another, and are looking forward to his homecoming, so that we can put these tools to use. The Words of Affirmation as both of our second has been our main form of healing, since he’s been gone.
I can’t thank you enough for helping ensure that we will now have the happy, loving, mature marriage that we both want for our future family! Thank you so much!