Note: I received this book as a Moody Newsroom Blogger. All opinions are my own.
I have read a good number of relationship books, but few have made as lasting an impression as Gary Chapman’s The 5 Love Languages. I cannot remember if the first time I read the book was before our marriage or in the early years in our marriage, but it made an impact. The concept of people primarily responding to and expressing love in one of the five love languages (Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Gifts, Acts of Service, & Physical Touch) made so much sense. I related to the examples and recognized the similarities and differences between me and D. Because D is also familiar with the book, we both try to make a conscious effort to speak each other’s love language and our marriage is stronger as a result.
Therefore, I was excited to find out that Gary Chapman has also written A Teen’s Guide to the 5 Love Languages. The basic concepts are the same, but it is written in a manner that is more relevant to teens. The book talks about all of a teen’s relationships: family, friends, and dating. I was not sure how much this book would focus on the dating part (and if it is too early to share it with my 11 year old daughter) but I found it age-appropriate (with maybe the exception of one page in the “Touch” chapter). The first five chapter are each dedicated to one of the five love languages. The other five chapters delve more deeply into certain relational issues. At the end of the book is an easy quiz to help you determine your primary love language profile. This is a quick read (126 pages) that would help all young people navigate the relationships in their life, both now and in the future.
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