I've been hearing a lot about the Love Languages... but don't really know much other than the basics about the concept.
What can you tell me about the different love languages, and how to decide which you, or someone else is? I'm thinking about reading the book, but want to know more before I decide to invest my time in it...
read men are from mars and women are from venus first then that. i have read both and you need to read the first to make the second make more sense. it is a short book you can read it in about an hour.
5 love languages: quality time, words of affirmation, receiving gifts, acts of service & pysical touch.
Go check the books out at the library, they are worth the effort to read and take the quizzes in the back. If you really want just an overview then the previous posters have given you that.
Overview:
http://www.5lovelanguages.com/learn-the-languages/the-fiv...
The assessments:
http://www.5lovelanguages.com/assessments/love/
Have fun!
I have never read the book, but have heard good things. My husband and I took the test during our marriage counseling and used the info to learn how to better relate to the other in a way they can understand and appreciate.
i just read it, while it was good, I'm not sure i would go so far as to call it life changing, but if you invest time in it I"m sure it would be very benificial.
It's a pretty easy read,
you asked how to decide which you are, that's probably the easiest,
Do you like it Most, when people spend time with you? Let's go hiking etc
or when they say nice things to you, Thanks for cooking
when they give you things, flowers or a hallmark card
when they do things for you, like wash your car
or when they are physical with you hugs, kisses,
then for determining other peoples language, that's a little bit harder, but if you listen to what they say to you, like This weekend let's go hiking
or you used to always bring me dougnuts
or why can't you have my dinner ready when i get home
or I would love a back rub
my "thing" i'm trying to work out is if i naturally give words of appreciation, it's going to be a lot of work for me to do acts of service instead. Obviously it should be worth it but sometimes i'm stubborn.
anyhow, hope that helps, and someone correct me if i've explained it wrong
The book is a great book and can give you loads of insight into your family members and how they give and receive love. It is a great investment but you may consider borrowing it from a friend or the local library if you are not prepared to own it for yourself. You may also consider buying it used online at a discount. I get many books that way.
