The Five Love Languages: Singles Edition

Five years ago, in the context of a volunteer team, I was introduced to "the five love languages." It's the concept that every expression of love falls into one of five basic categories. Now, for the first time, I read one of Gary Chapman's books on the subject, The 5 Love Languages: Singles Edition. It explores this concept from the viewpoint of various singles (never married, widowed, divorced). According to the Goodreads rating system, "it was amazing"—that's 5/5 stars from me.As an avid story-lover, I thoroughly enjoyed Gary Chapman's use of true stories to illustrate how an awareness of the five love languages has helped people cultivate, mend, or excel in their various relationships. Romantic, familial, platonic—the nature of the relationship doesn't matter. Of course, he's promoting his idea, so it's not in his interest to share instances of failure. Nonetheless, the book's versatile selection of success testimonies inspires confidence that there is great insight to be found in this philosophy. It's evident that the author really believes what he teaches.There are some nuances or side points of The 5 Love Languages: Singles Edition that I question, but for the most part, it was an enriching read. The languages of love that this book teaches are "Words of Affirmation," "Acts of Service," "Receiving Gifts," "Quality Time," and "Physical Touch." Though it isn't common knowledge in the general public, it seems intuitive, once explored, that different expressions of love will hold different levels of importance to different individuals. For one person, uplifting and affirming words are the key to the heart, while for another it's quality time. In His Word, God exhorts us to look not only to our own interests but also to the interests of others (Philippians 2:4) and to consider how to stir up one another to love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24). The fact is, while we all need love (from both God and people), our interests look different at a grassroots level. It takes thoughtful consideration to know what will stir up love in another. I really appreciate the attention this book gives to exploring the dynamics of human relationships.The 5 Love Languages: Singles Edition by Gary Chapman was insightful and delightful, hence the 5/5 stars I give it. I would be interested in reading more of his spinoffs based on the core concept of the five love languages, and I would recommend this book to anyone interested in exploring the dynamics of human relationships as God has made it.

Wow this book is greate not only for singles but I did some of the things here on my family and wow I was shocked it broke my heart how selfish I was in my ways I really thought everyone processed love like I did this book changed me for the better my relationship with other my brother changed I understand him more and I give him his type of love not mine but his so he knows that I do love him

Why I Choose this Book:I was first introduced to the 5 Love Languages about six or seven years ago when I was in my late teens, and my world was literally changed. Around that time I read one of the 5 Love Languages books, but I’m not sure what edition. I figured it was time to do a refresher course, hence the reason for requesting this book.What I Thought about this Book:If I hadn’t already known about the 5 Love Languages and a lot of the material in this book, I think I would have had millions of light bulb moments going off. This book is a treasury of so much helpful information and explanations and logic that it’s crazy.For those of you who don’t know, the 5 Love Languages are 1) Words of Affirmation 2) Physical Touch 3) Quality Time 4) Acts of Service and 5) Gifts. These are the five primary way that people give and receive love. It’s amazing how much sense this makes after you’ve studied it for a bit. Then pieces start falling into place, and the relationships you have can be greatly enhanced just by learning how to speak other people’s primary love languages.I was a bit surprised how much of the book focused on the romantic side of the love languages (how to treat someone you’re dating, etc…), but I’m not saying that’s a bad thing. I’ve just found the love languages work incredible well for everyone – including family, friends, and even somewhat distant friendships such as co-workers. The book does go into how to apply the love languages to all the above situations, just not to the extreme that I had imagined it would.If you ever feel like you’re not connecting with people well – especially those who you should have a good relationship with, such as family members, then this book will most likely revolutionize your relationships. It is so eye opening and practical. I’m incredibly thankful to have learned how to relate to people better.Conclusion:There were a few places with a bit of content that I wouldn’t be okay giving to children, but that’s perfectly fine, because it wasn’t written for children. (For instance on the chapter about physical touch being one of the love languages, they talk briefly about abuse. But, they handle everything in a way that I found very appropriate.)I don’t agree with everything that’s in the book, but for the most part the information is incredibly helpful and totally spot-on. I highly recommend the book.Rating:I’m giving The Five Love Languages: Singles Edition 5 out of 5 stars, and 10 out of 10.*I received this book from Moody Press

This book, written by a christian minister, has a lot of life wisdom to it that I find myself relating to them: Specifically, the "5 Languages of Love" that it explains. They make a lot of sense to me and manage to explain a few things in my life that had me confused before and i am eager to experiment and see how they take form in my personal day to day life and how I can use the knowledge from this book to improve my life.However, one specific cavet I do have with this book: it's religious undertones. While this should be expected from an author who is a devout christian, I did still find myself a bit suprised how the author goes on about why "cohabiting" (living with a partner that includes sexual relations that are outside of a marrige) is bad and a lot of references to God, Jesus and holy scripture quotes. I, being the non-religious person that I am, just fundamentally disagree with the claim that sexual relations must only happen under a holy "marrige" arrangment and that anything outside that range is potentially harmful....But, despite this issue I have with a specific part from the contents of this books, the rest of his advice and knowledge seems very good and intelligent. Worth a read for sure.

Haven't ordered it for myself yet.But my friend really enjoys the 5 love language books

Absolutely love this book. And would recommend it to anyone.Makes you look at things different and how relationships could work out better and last a life time if we all knew how to speak eachothers love language and understanding eachothers love language.I will learn alot from this book to having more lasting meaningful relationships deffinately.This book will help you grow emotionally as a person.

Muito bom! Me ajudou a entender algumas diferenças com minha irmã!

Although I am not a single person, this book was recommended to me as the best introduction to the five love languages for all relationships. There were parts that did not apply, naturally, but I do feel I gained a lot of valuable information. What are the love languages? Service, touch, gifts, words of affirmation and quality time.It was interesting to find out my own, learn how to determine others, and how to speak so that others feel loved.Now to put those ideas into practice!

Interesante teoría y fácil de comprender. Recomendable para regalar a círculo social cercano.

Pretty clear and logical . This can work wonders in all relationships. But this would work only if people were willing to understand others. Start by bring kind toeards yourself and the people around you and you will see all the love and happiness coming your way ! Thanks Mr.Chapman for writing this book. God bless.