The 5 Love LanguagesBrainy Books
The 5 Love Languages
by Brainy Books · first published 2015
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Why HN recommends it
A short, practical book on expressing affection in ways a partner actually receives it, by sorting people into five love languages. Often suggested for couples who struggle to communicate.
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…perfect example of this is trying to make your partner feel loved. if you tell your partner you love them but that doesnt make them feel loved, you are miscommunicating. i am regurgitating the words of "The 5 Love Languages", by Gary Chapman. it is a short, cheap, book that will change your life and upend your cosmos : ) https://www.amazon.com/Love-Languages-Secret-that-Lasts-eboo... no affiliation, except that i bought…
on “I was an astrologer” ↗…Emperor of all Maladies - Siddhartha Mukherjee * The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho * Getting Things Done - David Allen * The Worthing Saga - Orson Scott Card * The 4-Hour Work Week - Timothy Ferriss * The 5 Love Languages - Gary Chapman * The Total Money Makeover - Dave Ramsey
on “Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything?” ↗I wish there was a simple recipe. But the principle is to have each focus on the other person's good qualities. How do actually do it will vary widely from couple to couple. The book The 5 Love Languages may help. It was one of many that helped me.
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