“He was a sincere husband who failed to understand the tremendous power of presence. His being there for his wife was more… — Gary Chapman 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
At the heart of mankind's existence is the desire to be intimate and to be loved by another. Marriage is designed to… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
“primary love language was words of affirmation. He was a hard worker, and he enjoyed his work, but what he wanted most… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
I thought the whole thing was you fall in love with somebody, and it's so wonderful, and it's so euphoric, and it's… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
If we are to develop an intimate relationship, we need to know each other's desires. If we wish to love each other,… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
“People who are "in love" lose interest in other pursuits. That is why we call it "obsession.” — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
Love doesn't keep a score of wrongs. Love doesn't bring up past failures. (1 Cor 13:5) — Gary Chapman 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 Copy Share Image
“We have been led to believe that if we are really in love, it will last forever. We will always have the… — 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
“Love is the most important word in the English language--and the most confusing.” — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
“Your emotional love language and the language of your spouse may be as different as Chinese from English.” — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
“As the instinctual nature of the bird dictates the building of a nest, so the instinctual nature of the in-love experience pushes… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
“Third, one who is "in love" is not genuinely interested in fostering the personal growth of the other person. "If we have… — Gary Chapman 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 Copy Share Image
“Verbal compliments, or words of appreciation, are powerful communicators of love.” — Gary Chapman 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. — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
“Before marriage, we are carried along by the force of the in-love obsession. After marriage, we revert to being the people we… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
Marriages are always moving from one season to another. Sometimes we find ourselves in winter--discouraged, detached, and dissatisfied; other times we experience springtime, with… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
Something in our nature cries out to be loved by another. Isolation is devastating to the human psyche. That is why solitary confinement is… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
Most of us have more potential than we will ever develop. What holds us back is often a lack of courage. — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
On the other hand, if I walk in the house, I don't even bother to find her, I just walk in the den and… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
“I look for three things in hiring people. The first is personal integrity, the second is intelligence, and the third is a high energy… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
Love is always freely given. Love cannot be demanded. We can request things of each other, but we must never demand anything. Requests give… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
“Psychologist William James said that possibly the deepest human need is the need to feel appreciated.” — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
I think that in today's world, by nature, we are all self-centered. And that often leads to selfishness. — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
Sometimes when the spouse is really the culprit, it is hard to admit what you consider your little failures, but if you are going… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
“There is a third truth, which only the mature lover will be able to hear. My spouse’s criticisms about my behavior provide me with… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
The getting out part [of advise] may well be true. Because if you have tried the tender love thing... typically the abuser is not… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
I wrote this book [ Desperate Marriages] because of my own marriage. My wife and I struggled greatly in the early years of marriage.… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
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