New Releases by Gary Chapman

Each day involves countless interactions with others–not only among family and friends but also with neighbors, coworkers, even telephone solicitors. An attitude of love may ot be your top priority in some of these encounters. But what if the ancient maxim “love your neighbor as yourself” applied to everyone, including those you meet in the most ordinary circumstances? By giving love, instead of grabbing for it, you’ll become the person others want to love in return, no matter what their role in your life. Relationship expert Dr. Gary Chapman applies the seven characteristics of authentic love to family life, friendship, the workplace, and beyond. Eye-opening personal assessments uncover relational strengths and weaknesses, while real-life stories and ideas for building habits of love will inspire you to grow into the complete person you were meant/created to be. Capture a vision that will transform your relationships and make your corner of the world a better place–by choosing Love As a Way of Life. Includes questions for personal reflection or group discussion.

This especially popular book from the multimillion-selling author encourages husbands and wives to offer steadfast loyalty, forgiveness, empathy, and commitment to resolving conflict, thus encouraging each other in spiritual growth.

Chapman provides practical advice on how to make money an asset--as opposed to a headache--in a marriage. His straightforward conversational style will help spouses quickly identify weak areas and reframe the way they view finances.

In a guide that helps couples create a godly framework for dealing with common issues once kids are in the picture, spouses will discover how to keep their marriage strong and steady after the children arrive.

Los hábitos molestos pueden dañar una relación en el largo plazo. Hay esperanza para el cambio. El Dr. Chapman proporciona un sistema personal para ayudar a las parejas a aprender cómo superar los malos hábitos. Al aprender y usar el sencillo proceso de tres pasos del Dr. Chapman (admitir y pedir perdón por sus faltas pasadas; descubrir y hablar el lenguaje del amor de su pareja; y aprender la manera, el momento y el lugar adecuados para pedir el cambio de comportamiento), las parejas podrán negociar con éxito el cambio, sin recurrir a las discusiones o la manipulación. Those annoying habits can be damaging to a relationship over time. There''s hope for change. Dr. Chapman provides a do-it-yourself approach to helping couples learn to overcome bad habits. By learning and using Dr. Chapman''s simple 3-step process (admitting and asking forgiveness for your own past failures, discovering and speaking your spouse''s love language, and learning the proper time, place and way to request behavioral change), couples will be able to successfully negotiate change without resorting to arguing or manipulation.

A beloved relationship expert and marriage counselor offers his trademark practical wisdom on the many issues young married couples face, looking at such areas as communication, expectations, and the challenges of money management.

Un sistema fácil de entender y utilizar para una pareja con el fin de entender su matrimonio y fortalecer su relación. Gary Chapman utiliza el concepto de las cuatro estaciones para que una pareja pueda observar su relación e identificar factores que pudieran ser utilizados para mejorar su matrimonio. Las estaciones no son etapas cronológicas sino momentos en la mente y el corazón de la pareja durante su vida al experimentar situaciones diversas que producen cambio, alegría o dolor. An easy-to-grasp system for a couple to use to understand their marriage and to strengthen their relationship. Gary Chapman utilizes the concept of the four seasons so that a couple can look at their relationship and identify factors that could be utilized to improve the marriage. The seasons are not chronological stages, but are passages of the mind and the heart as the couple goes through life and experiences various situations that cause change, joy, or pain.

Outlines five expressions of love--quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service, and physical touch--and explains how to identify and communicate effectively in a spouse''s "love language."

Your spouse is a unique person, filled with amazing insights, thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Communication is key to really knowing and fully loving that person. Best selling author and marriage counselor Gary Chapman has developed this handy tabletop resource to get you and your spouse talking. With 101 probing questions, couples will find their relationship enhanced, their intimacy deepened, and their romance ignited. Love Talks for Couples is the perfect companion to the best-selling book, The Five Love Languages. It also makes an excellent Valentines Day, wedding, and anniversary gift. It helps you and your spouse get the conversation flowing.

One of the signs of a healthy family is open and meaningful conversation. But it''s not always easy to get your kids talking. Love Talks for Families is an excellent conversation starter, providing just the right blend of fun, biblical, and probing questions. Authors Gary Chapman and Ramon Presson have created this treasure trove in a handy tabletop format. Whether you do one question a week or five days a week, your family will experience a new level of closeness. Love Talks for Families is the perfect companion to bestselling books, The Five Love Languages of Children and The Five Love Languages of Teenagers.

Este libro nos explica que la ira, esa emocion tan mal entendida, va mano a mano con el amor. Lleno de sugerencias y tecnicas que ayudan a resolver mejor la ira. [This book explains how the much-misunderstood emotion of anger goes hand-in-hand with love.]

Parenting doesn''t end at 18 .Has your nest not emptied? Has your adult child made lifestyle choices you don''t agree with? Has becoming an in-law made you consider becoming an outlaw? Many parents today answer an exasperating "yes" to these and many other questions that describe the frustration encountered between them and their adult children. Parenting no longer ends at 18, yet very few resources are available to help parents better communicate with their child who is no longer a child. Ross Campbell and Gary Chapman, authors of The Five Love Languages of Children, have teamed up again to bring us another tool for parenting. They will help you deal with such issues as helping your child find success, dealing with anger, when adult children return with their children, religious choices, and positive parental love. You can survive this stage in your life. And with the excellent advice from Drs. Campbell and Chapman, you can even enjoy it!

We''ve all heard about dysfunctional families. Their struggles are the topic of TV shows, best-selling books, and popular magazines. Everyday something else that parents or children do is labeled ''dysfunctional.'' Are the world''s problems destined to become our own? How can we make sure we are part of the solution - not the problem? According to respected marriage counselor Gary Chapman, we can still make the dream of loving families come true. Just as bankers study authentic bills if they want to spot counterfeits, we can learn how to make our own families ''work'' by studying successful ones. In Five Signs of a Loving Family, Dr. Chapman suggest that service, love, leadership, teaching and obedience are the hallmarks of lasting families. And he prescribes practical ways to help every family member nurture these traits. His words are powerful encouragement for parents and children alike. (Formerly titled Five Signs of a Functional Family.)

Books have been written for couples preparing for marriage, and for individuals walking the long road after a divorce. But what about people somewhere in between? What about those whose marriage isn''t failing, but flawed?With the authority of a professional psychologist and the wisdom of a pastor, Dr. Chapman offers hope for troubled marriages in Loving Solutions. He presents reasonable solutions based on God''s Word to couples at every level of need. Spouses struggling with controlling and uncommunicative mates will find a remedy here, as will the partners of abusive or alcoholic mates.In Loving Solutions, Dr. Chapman draws on years of experience as a marriage counselor and as a Christian. Helping readers solve problems rather than abandon their marriage, he supplies solutions that are not only practical, but permanent. Readers will learn the six principles of ''reality living, '' and take first steps toward healing their marriage.