Comments on: The Love Languages: A Running Conversation With God

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By: Chrystie

Chrystie — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:24:33 +0000

I love this post. I love your series idea, He’s Just So Into You. He loves us SO much. It is my desire through writing to share His love with everyone. We serve an amazing God.

My love language is Words of Affirmation too!

Great post, Bonnie!

By: Bonnie Gray

Bonnie Gray — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:58:52 +0000

@Ginny: “I think my language changes as our life changes.” I think that is a VERY insightful point, Ginny. Thank you! I’m glad you came to drop these words. A wonderful perspective to add to the post. Yeah, having little ones can flex our love language. Such an encourager, you are!
@Anne: Wow. You are definitely strong on physical touch. It’s wonderful to meet someone who is so comfortable with it. It’s a blessing for sure. No wonder I sense that in your writing.
@Heather: LOL!! “mowing the grass”.. hey, our Hubby’s must come from the same male love language pool when God was passing them out. Poor Hubby sometimes feels deflated when I forget to jump up & down when he does the dishes for me. I’m doing well, Heather. Thanks for asking!

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By: Heather Sunseri

Heather Sunseri — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:32:58 +0000

Hi, Bonnie! I’m a lot like Rachel, above. I enjoy giving and receiving words of affirmation and encouragement. I don’t think my husband falls into that category though, so I have to communicate with him differently. I think he would know how much I loved him if I went out and mowed the grass before he came home and saw that it needed done. He’s an act of service kind of guy. And, I’ve noticed that when I’m down, his first instinct is to wash my car or some other service when I would rather have a few kind words. Luckily, he realizes this eventually. Analyzing the love languages is helpful with all relationships, not just the personal ones. I know some employees who would love a simple kind word of encouragment, whereas others would love it if you helped them with a part of a job that is overwhelming.

Great post, Bonnie! Hope you are well!

By: Anne Lang Bundy

Anne Lang Bundy — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:38:38 +0000

Mine is physical touch. For a long time I didn’t want to admit it, because it seems so … well, physical. And aren’t we supposed to crucify the flesh and its desires?

But as I’ve grown more comfortable with it, I’m surprised at the profound effect a hug can have on people. When another woman kisses me on the cheek, I feel as if I’ve been given a gift, and words of affirmation, and an act of service all at once. One of the highest compliments I receive is when I speak words of comfort or encouragement which bring a person to tears, because I then know my touch has reached the inside.

By: Ginny (MAD21)

Ginny (MAD21) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:09:12 +0000

Thanks, Bonnie. I like this book, too. And like you, I’m not sure I’ve ever actually read it. It’s such a great resource to help us know how to love others, and to help our hubby’s know how to love us.

For me, I think my language changes as our life changes. Mine used to be Time, and while it’s still important to me, having little ones at home, Acts of Service is definitely right up there.

I’m looking forward to this series. I’m glad you enjoy writing. Because I enjoy reading what you write.

By: Bonnie Gray

Bonnie Gray — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:19:24 +0000

It was fun hearing everyone’s love language. Love definitely speaks differently to us all. I’m looking forward to diving into this series.
@Kelly: I enjoyed your post, Kelly! Poignant and real.
@Michelle: A writing taxi cab driver .. !
@Mo: Imago is new to me. Thnx for that pointer. “It’s difficult to practice.” Why am I not surprised.
@Rachel: I remember wishing I could get a “candy-gram” in high school. It was a song played over the speakers during recess dedicated to someone, and a piece of candy! Mixes are special.
@Bridget: I like the way you put it..”what I consider an enormous show of my love for him, he see unimportant..” Explains why I prefer to express love in ways I enjoy (writing) rather than acts of service (dong the dishes) !
@Brett: Thanks for the pointer. Nice addition to the post! Please feel free to pass on helpful links — yours included! … Yeah, it seems God matches couples that way. Compatible in many ways, but He seems to match us with room to grow.
@Mo: Interesting observation.. seems like it applies in many cases. Love language as a way to heal each other.. I like that.
@Maureen: It’s a great way to get in touch with ourselves, don’t you think?

By: Maureen

Maureen — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:03:01 +0000

I have read that book, and done a “love language quiz” so to speak. I remember my two highest were Quality Time and Physical Touch.