Gary Chapman

Conflicts give us an opportunity to demonstrate our love, respect, and admiration for each other.

When we accept conflicts as a normal part of marital team dynamics, we will create time to listen to each other. We will learn how to listen effectively so that we understand our spouse’s thoughts, desires, and feelings. And together, we will find solutions that allow us to work together as a team, supporting each other rather than allowing our differences to divide us.

unresolved conflicts accompanied by arguing destroy marriages. Conflicts that are resolved by listening to each other, respecting each other, and negotiating solutions will strengthen our marriages.

The decision to get married will impact one’s life more deeply than almost any decision in life.

being in love is not a sufficient foundation on which to build a successful marriage.

Research indicates that the average life span of the “in love” obsession is two years.

Divorce is the result of a lack of preparation for marriage and the failure to learn the skills of working together as teammates in an intimate relationshi

Being in love is an emotional and obsessive experience. However, emotions change and obsessions fade

deepest emotional need: the need to feel loved

every human has the emotional need to feel loved.