What’s your love language?

The 5 LoveLanguages by Gary Chapman

First released in 1992, there are times when this book ‘feels its age’ but the general idea leaves a lot to reflect on. Gary Chapman introduces the concept that there are 5 languages of love, otherwise known as ways we feel and show love. The idea is that, sometimes over time with out partners, our love tank can start to empty. This needs to be filled by our specific love language. Gary identifies theses as: words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service and physical touch. The idea is often we assume our partner has the same love language as us, and that we also forget to share our love.

Some of the examples used do feel a little aged but the exercises at the end of each chapter are great at getting you thinking. It is interesting to think on a larger scale with our family and friends how we love and show love and what we need to feel loved.

If you are interested in finding out more about this Chapman has his own website: https://www.5lovelanguages.com and the book is available online and from bookshops.