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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: #2 Quality Time

One medicine cannot cure all diseases. Similarly, my love language might not be yours. Last week we looked at Words of Affirmation. Today, Love Language #2 Quality Time. By this Chapman means “giving someone your undivided attention. I don’t mean sitting on the couch watching television together. When you spend time that way, the television […]

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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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Relationship Issues

Truth 6: Negativity is Invisible Abuse

On to Truth 6: Negativity is Invisible Abuse from Making Marriage Simple For the last four or five years I have tried to help couples understand what I now believe is the the fastest way forward for their relationship, which is to protect the Space Between. Your relationship consists of the two of you plus […]

Truth 5: It’s Not WHAT You Say; It’s HOW You Say It

We have all heard the statement: It’s not what you say but how you say it, that is important and for sure that is true. The tone of voice or the loudness we use with our partner can make a difference. In this chapter, however, Helen is challenging us to explore how we talk to […]

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 […]

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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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