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The 5 Love Languages: #5 Physical Touch

“We have long known that physical touch is a way of communicating emotional love. Numerous research projects in the area of child development have made that conclusion: babies who are held, hugged, and kissed develop a healthier emotional life than those who are left for long periods of time without physical contact.” (p.103)  Marital Love […]

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5 Love Languages: #4 Acts of Service

“By acts of service, I mean doing things you know your spouse would like you to do.” (P.87) The caveat is: ”No one likes to be forced to do anything, in fact, love is always freely given. Love cannot be demanded. We can request things from each other, but we must never demand anything. Requests […]

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The 5 Love Languages

In the next few blogs, I will examine Gary Chapman’s book The 5 Love Languages How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate. He wrote the book 31 years ago but his insights still provide assistance to anyone in a committed relationship. Gary believes that we tend to share how we both give and receive […]

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Truth #4 (cont.): Being Present for Each Other Heals the Past

From Making Marriage Simple Truth #4 (continued) Being Present for Each Other Heals the Past  by Helen In the first part of this chapter Helen shared how in the Imago system we seem to be attracted to a partner in an adult intimate relationship that replays the same challenges we had as kids. Our task […]

Truth #4: Being Present for Each Other Heals the Past

From the book Making Marriage Simple, here is Truth #4: Being Present for Each Other Heals the Past  by Helen   The Universal Mystery Helen writes: “Now, we get to the heart of what seems to be part of the universal mystery. There is an amazing thing that happens when we transform the energy of […]

Truth #3: Conflict is Growth Trying to Happen

From Making Marriage Simple by Harville Hendrix Harville begins this chapter with: “Hopefully by now you realize that the conflict you’re experiencing is not only normal, but inevitable and even valuable. Don’t try to avoid it. Don’t try to deny it. Don’t run away from it, or wish it away. Stay with it, and you’ll […]

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That's how he likes to think of himself - a coach. John Sullivan won't fix your relationship. He gives you the tools to help you build permanent and lasting connections and a deeper intimacy with those in your life.

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