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In 2002, prior to getting married my wife and I went to pre-marriage counseling with the pastor that married us. One of the books he assigned to us to read was “The Five Love Languages,” by Gary Chapman. At that time, I was introduced to the five love languages and how they work in a relationship. At times, I feel as though my wife needs all five love languages, but she actually has two. My wife’s love languages are Words of Affirmation and Acts of Service. Many times, my wife will say “tell me that you love me” or “how come you don’t tell me you love me more”. She needs and wants words of affirmation. My wife loves to be complimented, appreciated, and have nice things said to her. With those words of affirmation, she
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