The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts

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 though. The case studies are hardly believable - I very much doubt his approach would fix some of these people's marriages, especially the one with the woman who is describing abuse, and his solution is... to have sex? To ignore everything she's experienced and just go have sex with her husband as an act of love? Because her husband will then love her back? Erm... What? I thought the last chapter made the most sense. In fact, I think the five love languages are more appropriate for children-parent relationships than adult marriages. I would probably read more about that. This, however, is full of misogynistic solutions and incredibly ancient gender roles, and it's painful to read at times.

I love this book and all his books! This was a great read. Very informative

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