Tag: relationships
Expressing love in marriage
Series: The Language of Love (Part 5) In The Five Love Languages, Gary Chapman focuses on five ways that people show love and desire to receive love. Stephanie Watson wrote (https://outlookgospellighthouse.ca/loving-god-loving-self/) about what she learned from Chapman’s book. She wrote, “After 30 years as a marriage and family counselor, Gary Chapman, Ph/D had heard a… Read more
Digging into the Love Languages
Series: The Language of Love (Part 4) We know that love is important. We also know that love is complex. We are social beings, so we need to interact with others. That interaction can (and often does) lead to love. The issue with which we must deal is how people show their love. Some people… Read more
How men and women sometimes misunderstand love
Series: The Language of Love (Part 3) Are you familiar with the book called Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus (https://amzn.to/49jyxBz) ? That well-read book describes the general approach to how men and women typically communicate. However, expressing love can be a bit different. We have to determine whether love is different based… Read more
It is important to understand how to express love – part 2
Series: The Language of Love (Part 2) Love is crucial for relationships. Love fuels the engine and enables the relationship to continue growing. Gretchen Rubin wrote an interesting article (https://www.forbes.com/sites/gretchenrubin/2011/12/13/which-love-language-suits-you/) about Gary Chapman’s The Five Love Languages. She wrote, “If one partner expresses love as ‘Acts of Service,’ but the other needs ‘Quality Time’ to… Read more
It is important to understand how to express love
Series: The Language of Love (Part 1) Love is SO important. It affects our daily lives. It shapes our relationships. Love is something that you cannot ignore or dismiss. Many years ago I read Gary Chapman’s book called The Five Love Languages. When I had the opportunity to attend a seminar he was leading, I… Read more
Friendships Effects on Happiness
Throughout our lives, we desire happiness. And one of the major things that affect our happiness is our connection to other people – namely our friendships. This is one of the important aspects of having friends in your life. Let’s take a few moments to think about how friendships affect our happiness. Happiness is tied… Read more
How to Deal with a Difficult Person
Whether we like it or not, difficult people are a reality. They won’t yield for anyone or anything. They can be unreasonable. They complain and complain and complain. You do not want to be around them, but they are everywhere. Many times they have become apathetic about life. They probably used to care but got… Read more
Having Trouble with Your Temper?
Emotions are natural and can be good. However, they can lead to trouble if you do not know how to express them. Being angry on a consistent basis can be harmful to your health. It can lead to unhealthy stress. It can lead to tension, depression, and more. And that can affect you physically in… Read more
How to Talk to Anyone
Do you find it hard to talk to others? It’s kind of weird. We communicate all the time. We live in a time when people are communicating all the time through texts, emails, phones, and social media. However, most people seem to find it hard to simply talk to another person. And what most do… Read more
Loneliness Can Be Dealt with
When we feel isolated or don’t communicate with others, loneliness occurs. It’s a common emotion, but it can be a dangerous reality if it isn’t dealt with. Prolonged loneliness can be hard to overcome alone. But friends, family, and professionals can help. There are some possible steps you can take to aid in overcoming loneliness… Read more