This book should be renamed: The Five Love Languages for Cishet Christian Singles Whose Only Goal in Life Is to Get Married for the Purpose of Glorifying God (and if You Have Pre-Marital Sex or are in a Co-Habitating Relationship You are a Sinner and Will Likely Get Cheated on).

Do not recommend unless you want a relationship reminiscent of the 1950s.

Disclaimer: this is my first 5 love languages book. The first one was not available.

First, LOVED this book. I think miscommunication with the L.L. is the reason for some of my struggles in a few of my close relationships. I need to read it again. I had two people recommend this book. The concepts are life changing and I can't wait to put them in practice. Highly recommend this book for ALL, even if you are married.

Second, the reason for only 4 stars is because of the title. I really think 'singles' gives this book a GREAT disservice. It's really for all relationships outside of marriage and before marriage (dating): parents, children, friends, etc. There was an overuse of 'singles' when the author wasn't even using marriage in the context.

I'm very happy to have finally read this book. I knew I would benefit from and enjoy learning about the love languages, and already agreed with what I had heard of them. What I wanted to gain most was a better understanding of each language and how to apply the knowledge in my life, especially as a single. So the version was perfect! Well-written and informative, the only reason I didn't read it fast enough was because there was much for me to contemplate, analyze, and set goals with. I'm pretty sure this is going to go right up there with my keen interests in such things like birth order and learning techniques. A perfect time in my life to be reading this book considering experiences over the past few years, currently reading "A Single Voice," and trying to work on this year's gift to the Savior.

I’ve been recommending this book left and right, even before I finished reading it. I have bought it s a gift for two of my friends so far.
Everyone should be reading it, our relationships with each other would be so much better if we have the courage and patience to apply this concept.
I now understand why my late father used to say “why don’t you sit with us like you used to”, his love language was quality time, I only wish I read this book before he passed away. But luckily my mother shares the same language :)

This is one of the books I am thankful I had the opportunity to read, and one the few ones I can say that I can truly benefit from.

I'm not usually that into self help / psychology books, but our book club read this and I found it well written, well thought out, and useful. Not just in terms of my marriage, but in terms of how I interact with my children, other family members, and even friends.

I read the original "The 5 Love Languages" last year and I have to say I enjoyed this book more. It isn't so much a "singles" book as a more general relationship book.

I loved the sections on relating to your parents and siblings. Made me realize because of the strongest memories I have of growing up that my love language has been the same since I was a kid.

Great insight into work relationships and children. Wonderful read for anyone wanting to have better relationships with just about anyone important in their life.

بالبداية قريت الكتاب كنوع من التسلية حبي للكتب اللي تناقش الحياة والعلاقات .. ما توقعت راح احصل الكم الهائل والجميل من المعلومات
ببساطة الكتاب يصف علاقاتنا بالاشخاص من حولنا سواء اخوة او اصدقاء او حبيب .. كيف تتعامل وكيف توصل مشاعرك بالطريقة الصحيحة.
وكذلك يصنف الاشخاص حسب طرق تقبلهم واعطائهم للحب

الكتاب جميل ويعيبه بعض الاطاله في بعض الاجزاء .. لكن كاكل جميل واثار حماسي لقراءة نسخه مختلفه من الكتاب

This book is a must-read for all married couples, happy or not. This opened my mind up to a whole new way of thinking, a whole new way of interacting with my spouse. Truly understanding what it means to love, what it means to show your love, and commit to that love you have the special people in your life. If you've hit a wall in your relationship, then read this. Already, my relationship has become more enriching, more rewarding, and more fulfilling.

This is something I read during adoration at church. It is hard to put down. I am discovering my husband's love language and I am trying to figure out what mine is also. It also helps that I can use this to figure out what my friends love languages are to help me help them.

Recently out of a seven year relationship, I chose to pick up this book I’ve heard so much about to re-evaluate how I show love to others and to question my own love language. I didn’t know what to expect when I started The Five Love Languages, I just felt at this particular time in my life it would be a good read. There is much truth in the value of a book based on the seasons in one’s life.

As stated above there are five love languages and these are not only how we prefer to be loved but also how we tend to show love to others. Everyone has a love language and some have more than one. All five are important, however, in different relationships, we just tend to feel love more from one over another. Giving love solicits receiving love and this book will open your eyes to how you can do that.

I won’t get personal on here but I will say that this book opened my eyes to a lot and I feel it was valuable time that I spent with Dr. Chapman and this book. For those with strained relationships among family, friends, coworkers, or roommates (for example) The Five Love Languages may help you realize how you can better relate to those people to improve the relationship. Dr. Chapman uses many examples and stories to guide you and better explain what he means. You may be surprised to see how people will respond differently than you expect or anticipate if they feel loved and valued.

Isn’t the deepest desire for any human to feel loved and to love others? So shouldn’t we all strive to be better at how we show our love to all of the special people in our lives? It’s a shame when you have to learn the hard way, but if you’re lucky enough you won’t take people for granted. Rather, you’ll speak their love language, connect on a deeper level and develop a strong and special bond.

If you are one of the few people who still has not read The Five Love Languages I encourage you to do so. If you are married, pick up a copy and read with your spouse. If you don’t know what your love language is, this edition has a self assessment in the back so you can identify what yours is.

Eye opening and significant, The Five Love Languages will change how you view the relationships in your life. After all, what the world needs now is love, sweet love.

4.5/5 stars

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Amazing how spot on this is...I am a believer!

I'd been meaning to read this forever when a friend suggested it recently. After starting the original book by mistake (Depressing! For married couples!) I found the singles edition. Turns out, I'm bilingual and prefer words of affirmation and gifts. Interesting and good to know. A self-help book with enough editions for all types of people that is worth the read.