A Love Language Minute

What is the definition of an ideal marriage? An ideal marriage is one in which a couple is committed to encouraging their spouse to be all that God created them to be. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can we develop good communication skills in our marriage? It might be reading a book by Dr. Gary Chapman called, Now You're Speaking My Language. Read the book together with your spouse and talk about how it applies to your relationship. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does emotional intimacy mean? It's the sharing of emotions in an accepting atmosphere. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Often times, we find ourselves wanting to change our spouse. Maybe changing our spouse starts with changing ourselves. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intimacy isn't just about sex. It's also emotional and relational. Without emotional closeness, sex may be meaningless. Intimacy occurs when couples share their lives deeply with one another. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's crushing for parents to hear that their child is gay. Men and Women are made for each other - it is God's design. Anything other than that is outside that design. Make sure your child knows that you love them no matter what. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it possible for you and your spouse to score equally on the Five Love Languages quiz? Yes, and there's no problem with that. It just means that you will each have several different ways of expressing love to each other! Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Divorce can feel like a living hell. The emotional scars that come from divorced can never be removed. Your children will be scarred as well. It's no wonder why they feel so insecure. So make every effort to seek reconciliation rather than divorce. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fruit of being controlled by the Holy Spirit will be demonstrated by living out the fruit of the Spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23. This is not the result of you trying hard. This is the result of you being in a right relationship with God. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Research shows that people who get divorced and remarry are very likely to get divorced again. Instead of divorcing your spouse, make every effort to seek reconciliation. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can you get your wife to love you? Learn your wife's love language and speak it to her on a regular basis. She'll feel loved and is more likely to express her love for you in your love language. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your fiancé just came out of a messy divorce. Is it wise to marry him so soon after his divorce? Research shows that getting remarried shortly after a divorce will often lead to another divorce. Slow things down and give him time to work through all the things he's been through before moving forward. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authentic relationships require honesty. Express the hurt you're feelings toward your spouse. If they hear and respond to what you say, your marriage can be restored. Listening leads to understanding. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you go about confessing your failures? Begin by confessing your sin to God, then confess your sin to your spouse. If you believe God has forgiven you, ask your spouse to forgive you as well. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do when you suspect your spouse of being unfaithful? Address your suspicions to your spouse. Express the difficulty you're having in trusting him, but determine to not be controlled by your anger. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your love language is gift-giving, but your husband has a hard time speaking it. A husband should consider buying his wife something that she would like rather than something he would like. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As couples grow older, it's not unusual for them to withhold intimacy from each other. This is unhealthy. If you can determine why your spouse avoids intimacy, it's important to get to the root of the problem. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Physical touch is one of the fundamental languages of love. If your child's love language is physical touch, it's exceedingly important that you speak it regularly. Your child's misbehavior often comes from an empty love tank. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you deal with imperfections in marriage? No one's perfect. Start by addressing your own imperfections. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the preadolescence stage, daughters have a particular need for expressions of love from their fathers. But fathers often often withdraw from hugging, feeling it's inappropriate at this stage. If a father withdraws, there's a strong likelihood that your daughter will seek love from someone else - often times in an inappropriate way. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.