Who hasn’t had an argument that boiled down to a partner ultimately not understanding that “words of affirmation” are essential to your sense of trust in a relationship, or that what you appreciate ...

However, love languages are not the be-all and end-all of a perfect relationship. “I look at the love languages as a starting point for couples,” says Angela Amias, couples therapist and cofounder of ...

Three decades ago, Southern Baptist pastor Gary Chapman published The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate. It was an instant and enduring hit: Book sales were four ...

For your partner to understand your love language, you have to understand it first. Learn what it takes to fill your "love tank." Many people come to therapy when they feel their partner doesn’t ...

Love languages—the concept coined by Baptist pastor Gary Chapman some 30 years ago—has taken the relationships world by storm. It’s often the “go-to” topic on first dates, and, for those in ...

Love languages refer to the way a person prefers to express love and receive it (Photo: iStock) Love languages refer to the way a person prefers to express love and receive it from a partner. Every ...

The five love languages, originally described by Gary Chapman in his book The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts, have recently come under criticism for being oversimplified, for not ...

Editor’s Note: Psychologist John Duffy, author of “Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety,” practices in Chicago. He specializes in work with teens, parents, couples and families. Married and ...