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Gary Chapman

Gary Chapman is a renowned author, speaker, and counselor best known for his influential book "The 5 Love Languages." With a background in anthropology and a doctorate in adult education, Chapman has dedicated decades to helping couples and individuals enhance their relationships. His practical advice and insights have made him a trusted figure in relationship counseling, earning him a global following and multiple bestsellers.

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People tend to criticize their spouse most loudly in the area where they themselves have the deepest emotional need.

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Love is a choice you make every day.

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The best thing we can do with the failures of the past is to let them be history.

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Our most basic emotional need is not to fall in love but to be genuinely loved by another.

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Forgiveness is not a feeling; it is a commitment.

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Inside every child is an 'emotional tank' waiting to be filled with love.

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We are most alive when we’re in love.

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Love is something you do for someone else, not something you do for yourself.

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Real love is a decision, not a feeling.

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The object of love is not getting something you want but doing something for the well-being of the one you love.

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If we want to feel the love we need to give love.

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Don't make the mistake of believing that the touch of your body is the touch of your heart.

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