Most of us have more potential than we will ever develop. What holds us back is often a lack of courage. — Gary Chapman Courage Copy Share Image
“Without love, mountains become unclimbable, seas uncrossable, deserts unbearable, and hardships our lot in life.” — Gary Chapman Life Copy Share Image
“With enough criticism, you may get acquiescence from your spouse. He may do what you want, but probably it will not be… — Gary Chapman Acquiescence Copy Share Image
What we do for each other before marriage is no indication of what we will do after marriage. — Gary Chapman Before marriage Copy Share Image
“Love is the most important word in the English language--and the most confusing.” — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
“Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards. Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to… — Gary Chapman Proverbs Copy Share Image
Much of the misbehavior of children is motivated by the cravings of an empty LOVE TANK. — Gary Chapman Child 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 Caring for others 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 Love Copy Share Image
“Sometimes our words are saying one thing, but our tone of voice is saying another. We are sending double messages. Our spouse… — 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… — Gary Chapman Confinement Copy Share Image
Very few alcoholics get into a treatment program until they are at the end of the rope, often when they feel like… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
I think one of the other myths is that your environment determines your happiness. That if you are living with an alcoholic… — Gary Chapman Alcoholics Copy Share Image
“We are relational creatures. All humans live in community and most people seek social interaction. In western culture, isolation is seen as… — Gary Chapman Community Copy Share Image
Typically, we get annoyed when our spouses complain. We get defensive. But, really, when your spouse complains, he or she is giving… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
It is universal to give gifts as an expression of love. My academic background is anthropology, the study of cultures. We have… — Gary Chapman Culture 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
Love can be expressed and received in all five languages. However, if you don't speak a person's primary love language, that person… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
I think the tingles are important. They are real, and I am in favor of their survival. But they are not the… — Gary Chapman Acceptance Copy Share Image
“If we speak only our primary language and encounter someone else who speaks only his or her primary language, which is different… — Gary Chapman Communication Copy Share Image
“Covenant love is conscious love. It is intentional love. It is commitment to love no matter what. It requires thought and action.… — Gary Chapman Long term Copy Share Image
“Those who say it is hypocritical to take positive action when they have negative feelings are operating on the assumption that the… — Gary Chapman Family 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… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
Ask yourself: Does the action I am considering have any potential for dealing with the wrong and helping the relationship? And is… — Gary Chapman Action Copy Share Image
“Keep yourself completely above reproach; avoid even the appearance of wrongdoing (see 1 Thessalonians 5:22, KJV).” — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
“The best thing we can do with the failures of the past is to let them be history.” — Gary Chapman Failure Copy Share Image
Life's deepest meaning is not found in accomplishments , but in relationships — Gary Chapman Accomplishment Copy Share Image
“[Jesus said,] “To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will have an abundance of knowledge.”… — Gary Chapman Education Copy Share Image
“choice to show mercy, not to hold the offense up against the offender. Forgiveness is an expression of love.” — Gary Chapman Compassion Copy Share Image
“In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has” (Proverbs… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
“Each of us has an individualized perception of the purposes of money, and we have various emotions associated with spendint it.” — Gary Chapman Money Copy Share Image
“It also should not be assumed that a marital crisis—the kind where one or both partners feel as if they “can’t take… — Gary Chapman Divorce Copy Share Image
When people respond too quickly, they often respond to the wrong issue. Listening helps us focus on the heart of the conflict.… — Gary Chapman Communication Copy Share Image
“The social institution of marriage is first and foremost a covenant relationship in which a man and a woman pledge themselves to… — Gary Chapman Bible Copy Share Image
The pattern often has been entrenched since childhood... [abusive people] don't think that there is anything wrong with them because that is… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
“If I choose justice and seek to pay my spouse back or make her pay for her wrongdoing, I am making myself… — Gary Chapman Forgiveness Copy Share Image
“Often we fail to consider the fact that our social, spiritual, and intellectual interests are miles apart. Our value systems and goals… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
We can choose the attitude that says, I have been wronged. People have hurt me, but with the help of God, I… — Gary Chapman Attitude Copy Share Image
Gifts need not be expensive; after all, "it's the thuoght that counts." But I remind you, it is not the thought left… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
“From a biblical perspective, the purpose of life is not to accomplish our own objectives. The purpose of life is to know… — Gary Chapman Goals Copy Share Image
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