“Verbal compliments, or words of appreciation, are powerful communicators of love.” — Gary Chapman Compliments Copy Share Image
Love doesn't keep a score of wrongs. Love doesn't bring up past failures. (1 Cor 13:5) — Gary Chapman Failure Copy Share Image
“El amor no guarda una puntuación de errores. El amor no revive los fracasos pasados. Ninguno de nosotros es perfecto.” — Gary Chapman Amor Copy Share Image
The fastest way to have a loving, supportive, understanding spouse is to become a loving, supportive, understanding spouse. — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
Love is the most powerful weapon in the world for good. I really believe that. — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
This is a huge thing if you are going to have a positive impact on your spouse. You have to not only… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
Our spouse will usually interpret our message based on our tone of voice, not the words we use. — Gary Chapman Marriage Copy Share Image
“Eventually, however, we all descend from the clouds and plant our feet on earth again. Our eyes are opened, and we see… — Gary Chapman Nature Copy Share Image
Years and years ago, I said I did not want to write academic books. I want to write books that are in… — Gary Chapman Book Copy Share Image
“The object of love is not getting something you want but doing something for the well-being of the one you love. It… — Gary Chapman Love Copy Share Image
“It is a fact, however, that when we receive affirming words we are far more likely to be motivated to reciprocate and… — Gary Chapman Marriage Copy Share Image
You need to listen to your friends when they point out things about the person you're in love with. Listen to them,… — Gary Chapman Friends Copy Share Image
“and no one likes to be forced to do anything. In fact, love is always freely given. Love cannot be demanded. We… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
That is the idea that good Christians don't talk about sex, at least not out loud, and certainly not in the church.… — Gary Chapman Christianity Copy Share Image
If you are sitting on the couch with the TV off, and you are looking into each other's eyes and talking, that… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
One of the things I say is, 'You cannot control your spouse, but you can influence your spouse.' And one of the… — Gary Chapman Control Copy Share Image
“Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle in your own heart. Say to God, “If you will give me a vision… — Gary Chapman Bible Copy Share Image
“Love doesn't keep a score of wrongs. Love doesn't bring up past failures. None of us is perfect. In marriage we do… — Gary Chapman Failure Copy Share Image
“What was her desire? Quality time with Bill. She wanted his attention. She wanted him to focus on her, to give her… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
“Professor Leo Buscaglia notes, "There seems to be accumulating evidence that there is actually an inborn need for this togetherness, this is… — Gary Chapman Togetherness Copy Share Image
Respect begins with this attitude: "I acknowledge that you are a creature of extreme worth. God has endowed you with certain abilities… — Gary Chapman Ability Copy Share Image
Encouragement requires empathy and seeing the world from your spouse's perspective. We must first learn what is important to our spouse. Only… — Gary Chapman Ability Copy Share Image
If I walk in the house, and I greet my wife, and I give her a hug, kiss her on the cheek,… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
“Slavery is at the heart of dysfunctional families. When people serve others because they are forced to do so, freedom to truly… — Gary Chapman Family Copy Share Image
We fail to reckon with the reality of human nature. By nature,we are egocentric. Our world revolves around us. None of us… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
“A relationship calls for sympathetic listening with a view to understanding the other person’s thoughts, feelings, and desires.” — Gary Chapman Communication Copy Share Image
We can't determine our emotions, but we can choose our attitudes and actions. — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
The human race could not go on without reproduction, and marriage creates the most secure environment in which to raise children. — Gary Chapman Children Copy Share Image
“Most of us have more potential than we will ever develop. What holds us back is often courage.” — Gary Chapman Courage Copy Share Image
The desire for romantic love in marriage is deeply rooted in our psychological makeup. — Gary Chapman Desire Copy Share Image
“Remember, emotions themselves are neither good nor bad. They are simply our psychological responses to the events of life.” — Gary Chapman Emotions Copy Share Image
“Trust is a fragile commodity. Know your code of conduct and the values you stand for. Remember: if you wouldn’t want to… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
Don't be a victim of the urgent. In the long run, much of what seems so pressing right now won't even matter.… — Gary Chapman Children Copy Share Image
Physically abusive and verbally abuse marriages are very, very difficult situations. I fully understand people in those kinds of marriages who think… — Gary Chapman Abuse Copy Share Image
“The choice to do or say something for the other person's benefit, that would help make them a better person, something that… — Gary Chapman Better person Copy Share Image
Inside every child is an 'emotional rani's waiting to be filled with love. When a child really feels loved, he will develop… — Gary Chapman Child Copy Share Image
My attitude affects my actions. So, if I have a negative attitude about it, then it is going to show up in… — Gary Chapman Action Copy Share Image
“Our most basic emotional need is not to fall in love but to be genuinely loved by another, to know a love… — Gary Chapman Emotional Copy Share Image
The in-love experience does not focus on our own growth or on the growth and development of the other person. Rather, it… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
If we can develop the character and work with God, then let him develop the character of Christ in us, we're going… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
