In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Stephen Covey taught us to make deposts in emotional bank accounts. Now, Gary Chapman will teach us how to make sure we make those deposit in ways that the other person most feels loved.
The Five Love Languages is a simple book with a simple premise: it is important to show love to another in whatever way they most feel loved. What does it take for the other person to feel loved, touch, quality time, gifts, act of service or words of affirmation? We usually speak to others in the way that makes us feel good; Chapman just ask us to do it their way.
Simplistic, absolutely. So what? In a day and age where everything is complicated (including the process of posting a blog so you can read it) we need more simplicity in our lives. This book is a reminder to focus on your partner is life, and for them to focus on you. If you work at meeting each other’s needs, you will be ok. Maybe even wonderful.