The Five Love Languages for Singles by Gary Chapman
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Summary
The five love languages work for everyone (they're not just for married couples)... In this world we’re surrounded by more people than ever—yet we often still feel alone. Being single or married has nothing to do with whether you need to feel loved! Everyone has a God-given yearning for complete and unconditional love in the context of all relationships. If you want to give and receive love most effectively, you’ve got to learn to speak the right love language. Different people with different personalities express love in different ways. In fact, there are five very specific languages of love: Words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service, quality time, and physical touch. Dr. Gary Chapman’s original bestseller was first crafted with married couples in mind, but the love languages have proven themselves to be universal. The message of this audiobook is now tailored to meet the unique and real desires of single adults.
This book really helped me see things from a new angle. It wasn't just about dating, but it also gave me insights into my relationship with my son and how I interact at my job.
The main focus of the book appears to be centered around single mothers, which I personally didn't find particularly useful since I'm not in that situation. I was hoping for more anecdotes and instances related to being single in general, rather than specifically involving children.
This book is an absolute game-changer and I truly believe it should be included in school curricula as well as parenting classes. Prior to reading it, I had no idea just how lacking in love I felt. As someone who tends to keep to myself and maintain distance from both family and friends, I was surprised to discover that I yearn for all five love languages. Each one struck a chord with me, as they mirrored my own desires and grievances. While my family seems content with the status quo, I firmly believe that this book can only be as helpful as your willingness to put its lessons into practice. To truly benefit from identifying your love language, you must be open to actively speaking the love languages. Armed with this newfound knowledge on expressing love, I am hopeful that I can cultivate new relationships that are founded on a genuine understanding of how to show love.
This book is absolutely amazing. Personally, I found it even better than the first book, which I read twice and will most likely do the same with this one.
The overall message of this book is fantastic, with relatable stories, practical skills, and engaging exercises. Personally, I could have done without the Christian references and the bias towards heteronormativity. However, that doesn't take away from the book's effectiveness. As a non-religious LGBTQIA+ individual, I found it beneficial to look past those aspects and focus on applying the core themes and strategies to my own life. Despite the minor flaws, this book is still incredibly valuable and provides helpful insights.
The only thing that holds me back is that it tends to repeat itself quite a bit. I really liked the overall message and I want to note that it's rooted in Christian principles, but its impact is still incredibly strong. I had been meaning to read this book for a while, especially after hearing so many positive things about the original version. I'm really glad I finally got the chance to hear its powerful message.
I absolutely loved this book! It was a true gem that I couldn't get enough of! After listening to the 5 Love Languages, my therapist suggested that I give this one a read as well. Because of some difficult experiences in the past, I've had a hard time showing love, no matter the language. What I really appreciated about this book is that it introduced some new ideas that weren't mentioned in the original book for married couples. I truly believe that both singles and married individuals will find this book to be an amazing tool for personal development and making positive changes in the realm of relationships!
I always heard about love languages and found the concept to be fascinating and helpful. While there are some useful ideas in this book, I personally felt alienated by the strong Christian cis-heteronormativity presented throughout. As a queer and trans single person, it left me feeling uncomfortable and disconnected. If you identify as queer, I'd recommend looking into love languages online instead of persevering through this book like I did. It had moments that made me feel quite uneasy.
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