Gary D. Chapman

Dr. Gary Chapman has spent his life helping people communicate love more effectively and in turn build more satisfying and lasting relationships. His book The Five Love Languages is a regular on The New York Times Best Sellers list--even after being in print for fifteen years--and has made the term "love language" a part of everyday speech.Love Is a Verb takes his teaching to the next level. Rather than a typical marriage self-help book filled with lengthy explanations of principles and techniques, it is a compilation of true stories displaying love in action. These stories--written by everyday people--go straight to the hearts of readers, who often say that illustrations are the most effective parts of a book. Gary Chapman adds a "Love Lesson" to each story, showing readers how they can apply the same principles to their own relationships.

Chapman explains that the five languages of love are: - Words of affirmation - Quality Time - Receiving Gifts - Acts of Service - Physical Touch Because a fundamental fact of life is that people—usually partners in a relationship—speak different love languages, understanding what a spouse or partner needs to fulfill them emotionally is crucial to staying together.

Which season of marriage are you in? Spring, summer, winter, fall. Marriages are perpetually in a state of transition, continually moving from one season to another―perhaps not annually, as in nature, but just as certainly and consistently. Sometimes we find ourselves facing the struggles of winter―discouraged, detached, and dissatisfied; other times, we experience springtime with its openness, hope, and anticipation. On other occasions, we bask in the warmth of summer―comfortable, relaxed, enjoying life. And then comes fall with its uncertainty, negligence, and apprehension. The cycle repeats itself many times throughout the life of a marriage, just as the seasons repeat themselves in nature. The seasons of marriage come and go. Each one holds the potential for emotional health and happiness, and each one has its challenges. This book describes these recurring seasons of marriage, helping you and your spouse identify which season your marriage is in, and showing you how to enhance your marriage in all four seasons. Gary Chapman, author of The 5 Love Languages, gives practical advice and strategies to Christian couples on how to: Transform your relationship by changing your attitude. Have healthy communication through empathetic listening. Leverage and maximize the differences between you. This book guides husbands and wives through every season, helping them cultivate the intimacy and passion they long for whether they’re newlyweds or have been married for years.

Never has there been a more exciting -- or more challenging -- era in which to be (or parent) a teenager. The benefits of living in today's global society are great. But so are the dangers. Across the nation, pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases, abortions, drug usage, homicide, and suicide have all become commonplace among teens. Yet despite these facts, moms and dads continue to have a dramatic impact on their children. Research shows that parents -- not peers -- exert the most significant influence in the life of a teen. And the door to that influence is love. The key to opening that door, according to Gary Chapman, Ph.D., is learning to express that love in a language that makes sense to your teenager. You can more effectively meet your adolescent's need for love -- and thus, better support your child in every area of life -- by gaining a better understanding of The Five Love Languages of Teenagers.

"¿Su hijo habla un idioma diferente? A veces se apuesta por su atenci?n, y otras veces te ignoran por completo. A veces est?n llenos de gratitud y afecto, y otras veces parece totalmente indiferente. Actitud. Comportamiento. Desarrollo. Todo depende de la relaci?n de amor entre usted y su hijo. Cuando los ni?os se sientan queridos, hacen todo lo posible. Pero, ¿c?mo puede asegurarse de que su hijo se sienta amado? Cada ni?o, tambi?n, expresa y recibe amor a trav?s de uno de los cinco estilos de comunicaci?n diferentes. Y su lenguaje de amor puede ser totalmente diferente del de su hijo. Mientras que usted est? haciendo todo lo posible para mostrar su ni?o amor, se le puede escuchar como algo totalmente opuesto. Descubra lenguaje primario de su hijo y aprender lo que usted puede hacer para transmitir eficazmente sentimientos incondicionales de respeto, afecto y compromiso que resonar?n en las emociones y el comportamiento de su hijo." - Amazon. "Does your child speak a different language? Sometimes they wager for your attention, and other times they ignore you completely. Sometimes they are filled with gratitude and affection, and other times they seem totally indifferent. Attitude. Behavior. Development. Everything depends on the love relationship between you and your child. When children feel loved, they do their best. But how can you make sure your child feels loved? Each child, too, expresses and receives love through one of five different communication styles. And your love language may be totally different from that of your child. While you are doing all you can to show your child love, he may be hearing it as something completely opposite. Discover your child's primary language and learn what you can do to effectively convey unconditional feelings of respect, affection, and commitment that will resonate in your child's emotions and behavior." - Amazon.