I didn’t think Justin and I fought a lot when we were dating until we read The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman. I realized I took it for granted when Justin would hold open car doors for me. After all, I was looking for a gentleman. What I realized was that everything Justin did for me was truly out of love, not some chivalrous sense of duty.
His primary love language is Acts of Service, and once I recognized that, I was able to appreciate him more and begin to love him in a language he understood, not the one that was primary to me (Words of Affirmation).
The philosophies in that book changed our lives, even though we are complete opposites. Justin and I have the lowest score in each other’s language, so we have to work at it. Yet even after thirteen years of marriage, we still refer to our “love tank levels” and are quickly able to adjust and get back on course with each other after a disagreement. In fact, Justin loves it so much that he shares the principles with his military co-workers all the time, and I’ve applied it to a popular workshop I teach at churches and women’s retreats.
Now we get to share it with you.
Today begins the first day of the free 7-Day Family Challenge sponsored by {Zig} Ziglar Family.
Dr. Gary Chapman is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the 5 Love Languages series.
His books have sold more than 11 million copies worldwide and have spent more than 500 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list.
He has traveled the world presenting seminars, and his radio programs air on more than 400 stations.
As an author, speaker, and counselor, Dr. Chapman has a real heart for helping people form lasting relationships.
He is here today to start off the 7-Day Family Challenge from Ziglar family. Dr. Chapman will:
- Share with you an insider’s look at the 5 Love Languages.
- Suggest how you might identify the language that you, your spouse, and your children each favor
- Give specific tips for how you can learn to best speak the language of your family members.
I want you to be the CEO of your life, and that starts with not only knowing yourself, but also knowing the language of your spouse, kids, family members, friends, and colleagues.
Click here to get started with Dr. Gary Chapman and Challenge number one.
[reminder]What is your love language? What is your spouse’s?[/reminder]
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