The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts

So confession to make - never actually read this book. Felt like everyone around me read it and I sorta read the notes at some point and figured I got the point. My wife and I talked about it probably six or seven years ago and thought we had figured out each other's type (both quality time) and sorta moved on from there.

Actually read (listened to) the book yesterday (couldn't put it down) and wow. You ever read a book and it just feels like i...read more

In summary, this book delves into the concept of love languages and underscores that love is a conscious choice. It offers guidance on identifying your love language by reflecting on what your partner may overlook or what you often request from them, as well as how you prefer to express your affection.

Two stars, because I cannot say I didn't learn anything from this book nor that it didn't expand my horizons in SOME way. I thought the concept of the five languages of love made sense, but it's far from revolutionary. Somebody pointed out in a review that mr. Chapman thinks of himself as a saviour and that is definitely very clear in the book. It doesn't seem to me like he understands relationships and the complexity of human beings very well th...read more

Decent book with a straight-forward concept. Worth reading and discussing with spouse, but I don't think it's life-changing or marriage-changing on its own as it claims.

really insightful