Gary Chapman
Gary Chapman
Gary Demonte Chapmanis the author of the bestselling The 5 Love Languages® series, which has sold more than 10 million worldwide and has been translated into 50 languages. Dr. Chapman travels the world presenting seminars on marriage, family, and relationships, and his radio programs air on more than 400 stations. He lives in North Carolina with his wife, Karolyn...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionReligious Author
Date of Birth10 January 1938
CountryUnited States of America
marriage couple affirming
Many couples have never learned the tremendous power of verbally affirming each other.
before-marriage indication
What we do for each other before marriage is no indication of what we will do after marriage.
forget problem projects
We are trained to analyze problems and create solutions. We forget that marriage is a relationship, not a project to be completed or a problem to solve.
heart desire needs
At the heart of mankind's existence is the desire to be intimate and to be loved by another. Marriage is designed to meet that need for intimacy and love.
voice use messages
Our spouse will usually interpret our message based on our tone of voice, not the words we use.
eye differences views
Others who openly discuss matters of spirituality often ignore the warning signs. They are so in love with each other, enjoy being with each other, and can see themselves making each other happy for the rest of their lives, and they close their eyes to huge differences in their views of spirituality.
way positive-marriage discovering
In marriage it is never having my own way. It is rather discovering our way.
children language-of-love tanks
Much of the misbehavior of children is motivated by the cravings of an empty LOVE TANK.
answers turns
A soft answer turns away anger.
commitment positivity feelings
Forgiveness is not a feeling; it is a commitment.
cake four sprinkles
Love can be expressed and received in all five languages. However, if you don't speak a person's primary love language, that person will not feel loved, even though you may be speaking the other four. Once you are speaking his or her primary love language fluently, then you can sprinkle in the other four and they will be like icing on the cake.
father expression forgiving
I would encourage you to make your own investigation of the one whom, as He died, prayed for those who killed Him: 'Father forgive them for they know not what they do.' That is love's ultimate expression.
children giving training
A child may be "spoiled" by a lack of training or by inappropriate love that gives or trains incorrectly.
punishment isolation cry
Something in our nature cries out to be loved by another. Isolation is devastating to the human psyche. That is why solitary confinement is considered the cruelest of punishments.