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#110710 06/25/03 03:49 AM
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Hello all,

I've just posted an Article about the book The Five Love Languages. What are the 5 Love Languages? Physical Touch, Words of Affirmation, Gifts, Quality Time, and Acts of Service. Many times we show love in the way we liked to be loved...but is it the spoken "love language" that the object of our affection? Find out! http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art10664.asp This information is great for any relationship, and features a section on ascertaining the love language/s of children.

Enjoy!

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#110711 06/26/03 02:03 AM
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Janet,

Interesting article. I can think of different relationships where I have expressed my feelings with each of the different ones. I think I'm wired more strongly with gifts, quality time and acts of service. My last partner was more comfortable with physical touch and words of affirmation and I can definitely see where there were times we missed the communication coming from the other person due to preferred style.

- Rae

#110712 06/26/03 04:14 AM
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Thanks, Rae. It was a real eye-opener when I read this book several years ago. I realized that my husband's primary love language was Acts of Service, and so it made the things he did for me and around the house that much more special. It also made me more conscious to tell him how much I appreciate his efforts. (See? Words of Affirmation is one of my biggies. LOL It's funny how it slipped right in there...) But Acts of Service doesn't fill me up like Words of Affirmation and Quality Time do...

Likewise, when I cook and do regular housework, he is so appreciative. He thanks me for every meal, etc. That's because what I consider mundane "gotta do's", he considers a direct deposit in his love tank.

Love languages can challenge us out of comfort zones, but once we become fluent in a language that is not really one that fills us up, it gets easier and easier. Recognizing the signs of each language can make all the difference in the world in a relationship. I'm thinking along the lines of a parent who never verbally affirmed a child, and the child grew up to think he/she wasn't loved. But perhaps this parent showed love in a different language? While the past can't be re-done, it can offer understanding, and even comfort, for the parent/s that did "the best they could".

#110713 06/29/03 06:05 PM
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Dear Janet,
I enjoyed your article on the "Five Love Languages". Seems that we speak such different languages with our spouses....it's good to be reminded of those differences once in a while....it may be the key to happiness in marriage.

Oh, and if your wondering why I'm actually posting this here and in this manner....this is not my forum or yours it's a safe zone :music:

#110714 06/29/03 10:12 PM
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Hello Jenna,

I'm glad you enjoyed the article. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

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