Saturday, February 21, 2009

The Five Love Languages

I just finished reading The Five Love Languages. I found the book to be very practical and an easy read. There are many different ways we as humans give and receive love. Many times we try to show others we love them by giving the same form of love we wish to receive. The book finished with a "test" to determine how you feel most loved. It proved what I had guessed my love language to be. Despite the fact that I have finished the book and spent time really thinking, I still am not sure of Matt's love language. I hope he will read the book and lend me "insight!" I want to spend my time loving most effectively. I think this book can and will change many marriages.

After finishing this book, I jumped right into the next book I had on my "book list"- The Excellent Wife. A friend of mine said she loved it. Well I just spend the last hour "skimming" it as I was very frustrated with even the first few chapters. I know that the wife is supposed to be the submissive wife and such and I am working on that, yet it seemed so condescending. As in, don't ever want anything for yourself....I just felt overwhelmed with how much I was "expected" to give and do. Yes, I want to be a good wife but I feel it is much more than just me giving. Matt is to be respected and I do need to submit, but I see it as a partnership where you BOTH focus on putting EACH OTHER FIRST! Needless to say, I put it aside.

Now for my next book....
For Women Only (again)
or
Crazy Love

Suggestions?

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