The Five Love Languages Singles Edition
by Gary D. Chapman
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Author: Gary D. ChapmanEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-04-01
ISBN: 1881273873
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Northfield Publishing
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- ISBN13: 9781881273875
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Book Reviews of The Five Love Languages Singles Edition
Book Review: Great application points for singles
Summary: 4 Stars
I read the original Five Love Languages book maybe 10 years ago, when I was in high school. I found the concepts very intriguing, but I'm pretty sure my thoughts were, "Great! I'll keep this in mind when I get married so I will know how to fill the 'love tank' of my husband." The Singles Edition is a welcome addition to the growing collection of Five Love Languages books.
Dr. Chapman once again introduces the five love languages, using a chapter to explain each one. If you are new to the love languages concept, he outlines five ways of showing/receiving love: 1) Words of affirmation 2) Gifts 3) Acts of Service 4) Quality time 5) Physical touch. We all give and receive love in all five "languages," but for most of us there is definitely a primary way that we prefer to receive love. And if that area is lacking, we feel neglected (as Dr. Chapman puts it, our "love tank is empty.")
The great thing is, this time around, all of the examples/stories/anecdotes are devoted to singles! The main points of application involve: friends, siblings, parents, co-workers, classmates, and dating relationships. Similar to what some other reviewers have said, I think many of the anecdotes revolved around dating relationships (roommates, classmates, and co-workers were all compressed into just one chapter.) But overall, I still found it very helpful to have singles-oriented application. I especially appreciated the real-life stories of people who had reached out to their parents, utilizing the concepts of the love languages, and saw huge changes and restoration in the relationship. One man's parents had never said "I love you" or "I'm proud of you." So he took the first step in saying "I love you" after each time they spoke on the phone, and later of thanking them for specific things they had done for him growing up. Over time, they began to take ownership for many of the ways they had hurt him, and they also started reciprocating his kind words. His relationships with his parents showed so much restoration and improvement; it encouraged me to reach out to my family members even when I don't feel like it or they have hurt me in the past.
While they did take up a high percentage of the anecdotes, I found the dating relationship examples helpful. 90% of people marry at some point in their life, so it's not off the wall to focus on romantic relationships! I especially appreciated his emphasis that love takes work and commitment: "We have bought into the concept that love is something that happens to you. It is magical, obsessive, and extremely exhilarating. If you have it, you have it; and if you don't, you don't, and there is nothing you can do about it. While this description of love can be fairly accurate, it only describes the first stage of a romantic relationship. It certainly does not describe the second and more important stage of romantic love... the covenant stage of love." Dr. Chapman describes the initial infatuation as effortless. But then when you move into marriage and the "high" wears off, your passion must be fed and nurtured. The concept of the five love languages helps you to feed and nurture the relationship, understanding the ways to communicate love that will help your spouse thrive and feel loved. (If you think you're showing love, but the other person doesn't feel loved, something needs to change!)
All in all, a great book. I highly recommend, especially if you've never read The Five Love Languages.
Summary of The Five Love Languages Singles Edition
Being single or married has nothing to do with whether you need to feel loved! Everyone has a God-given desire for complete and unconditional love in all relationships. Originally written for couples, bestselling The Five Love Languages continues to revolutionize relationships. In The Five Love Languages Singles Edition, Dr. Gary Chapman adapts this powerful message to the unique needs of single adults.Understanding and applying the five love languages will enhance all relationships. Whether it's parents, coworkers, classmates, roommates, siblings, dating partners, or friends, The Five Love Languages Singles Edition provides tools to give and receive love most effectively. Includes a study guide that's perfect for small groups, workplace studies, and book clubs.
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