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Nobody's perfect. Patience is accepting the imperfections of the other. Not everyone is like you; so when they don't' measure up to your standards, give them the freedom to be different.
Kindness is one of the traits of love. It's expressed in the way we talk as well as what we do. Imagine what life would be like if all of us were kind!
In some marriages, one of the spouses tends to be the disciplinarian while the other spouse is the "fun" parent. Learn how to balance that out in your marriage. That's all on the next edition of A Love Language Minute.
The phrase Love is a Way of Life sounds lofty, noble and Christian. But how many people do you know that truly love as a way of life? How are YOU doing in this regard?
What do we do when the 5 Love Languages don't seem to be working? Regardless of how your spouse responds to you, don't give up. Keep talking their love language and be patient with them. They may eventually come around.
Our society has become so vitriolic in the way we communicate with each other. Let's be an example of how to talk to one another in love and respect. Dr. Gary Chapman's book, Love is a Way of Life, can show us how this is possible.
Is it possible to love someone who can't or won't love you in return? The definition of true love is the attitude and actions of sacrificial service. So choose to look out for the best interest of that person, regardless of whether or not your love is reciprocated.
Most people wrestle with some sort of addiction. It's not possible to force someone to break an addiction; but you can influence them by the way you love them. Loving them might be the very thing that inspires them to confront their problem and get counseling.
Many are consumed with anger. Some believe that the Christian thing to do is hold it inside. Anger held inside leads to bitterness and destroyed relationships.
How can a military couple survive lengthy times of separation when their love languages are physical touch and quality time? The best answers and practical ideas can be found in Dr. Gary Chapman's book The Military Edition of the 5 Love Languages.