Okay so over the past week I have been reading this book...and honestly have loved it. Kameron thought it was going to be a bunch of hoo-ha, but agreed to take the quiz so that he and I both could find out our "Love Languages" and learn how to show one another more love. There are 5 Love Languages and they are: Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Recieving Gifts, Acts of Service, and Physical Touch. The gist of the book just talks about how every individual feels love and gives love in a different way. My primary love language is Words of Affirmation. So for example, Kameron coming home and acknowledging how clean the house is and just simply thanking me for the effort it takes and took for me to keep it clean...means WAY more to me then if he came home with flowers. Anyways, Kameron was a trooper and read the chapters that partained to me, and I did the same for him. Although, I dont think that its completely accurate and that you cant rate someone's "Love Language" off 30 questions, the concepts and ideas for how to show love in a way that will mean more to your spouse are great! And honestly, the concept makes total sense!! I know you all think I am the perfect wife and that I have absolutely NO flaws (please sense my sarcasm...I'm laying it on pretty thick!) but I have really been making an effort over the past few months to improve in the areas that I know need some major work. And I have seen a lot of progress, this was just the thing I needed to really give me that egde to become more of the wife and mother that I want to become. Because seriously... like this guy said, depsite the fact that you may have a good or great marriage, there is always room for improvement! Now that my "Love Tank" is getting topped off, I wanted to share this book with all married people who might be interested. I found it interesting, and have already seen the improvements its made for us by using these simple tips over the past few days to make Kameron feel more loved by me.
02 March 2009
Home Improvements...
Okay so over the past week I have been reading this book...and honestly have loved it. Kameron thought it was going to be a bunch of hoo-ha, but agreed to take the quiz so that he and I both could find out our "Love Languages" and learn how to show one another more love. There are 5 Love Languages and they are: Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Recieving Gifts, Acts of Service, and Physical Touch. The gist of the book just talks about how every individual feels love and gives love in a different way. My primary love language is Words of Affirmation. So for example, Kameron coming home and acknowledging how clean the house is and just simply thanking me for the effort it takes and took for me to keep it clean...means WAY more to me then if he came home with flowers. Anyways, Kameron was a trooper and read the chapters that partained to me, and I did the same for him. Although, I dont think that its completely accurate and that you cant rate someone's "Love Language" off 30 questions, the concepts and ideas for how to show love in a way that will mean more to your spouse are great! And honestly, the concept makes total sense!! I know you all think I am the perfect wife and that I have absolutely NO flaws (please sense my sarcasm...I'm laying it on pretty thick!) but I have really been making an effort over the past few months to improve in the areas that I know need some major work. And I have seen a lot of progress, this was just the thing I needed to really give me that egde to become more of the wife and mother that I want to become. Because seriously... like this guy said, depsite the fact that you may have a good or great marriage, there is always room for improvement! Now that my "Love Tank" is getting topped off, I wanted to share this book with all married people who might be interested. I found it interesting, and have already seen the improvements its made for us by using these simple tips over the past few days to make Kameron feel more loved by me.
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Can I borrow it when your done? Seriously.
I'll second the post. I LOVE this concept and have read the book twice. It is a great way to really "know" what to do to get the "feelings" you need to feel (love). We over here still try to work on not showing our spouse the love language WE speak,...but show them the love language THEY speak. That's the key but it's tough.
I love this book. There is one called 5 Love languages for children. It is great.
Oh, hahaha! That's funny you read this book. I had to study it for a marriage couseling class that I had to take last year for my major (psychology). It is a good book with some good points (the Love Tank). Unfortunatley I didn't enjoy it as much as I should have because my professor was so lame and boring.
i bet i know what love language dusty is...and i don't know if i'm prepared for this book yet!
okay, so i totally didn't even think to call you because we were going to be in SV! I was there basically Tuesday (the 17th) through the next monday. sad if i missed you! but i'm coming again next week for a couple weeks...my friend kristal is getting married and so we'll have to get together while i'm down!
Yes awesome book!! Aaron actually bugged me for about 2 years to read this book!
Hi Gina! You commented on my blog, which is funny because I had just been looking at yours! Ha ha! Crazy how we all grow up and our kids, too! Tyler is 11 now. Your little guy is so cute and how exciting to be having a girl! Good luck!
Hi have been wanting to read this book....and have Rob read it too but I just haven't done it! Looks like I need to get it!
Love the book too! I actually taught a college class once on this exact book.
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