Languages of Love

In his book “The Five Love Languages” (sold 7 million copies in English alone plus translations into 49 other languages), Dr. Gary Chapman claimed that most people relate best to one or two of the following five options: meaningful gifts, words of affirmation, quality time, endearing physical touches or genuine acts of service. Whether it is family, spouse, neighbor, friend or work associate one or more of these will   be particularly valued by the recipient and help to cement a positive relationship.

It is not easy to determine which one is the right one for the person in mind but it is worth the effort, It is even more difficult to consistently practice it, but think of what the opposite does to people. Shall we call them the five languages of hate or resentment? They would be obsessive greed, negative criticism, cold withdrawal, cruel violence and outright selfishness.

 

Let’s stay on the sunny side of life.
Henry Wiebe