The Language of Love

by Gary Smalley

Why can't he understand how I feel? a wife asks herself in desperation after another failed attempt to communicate with her husband. The frustation of missing out on meaningful communication affects not only our marriages, but also our friendships, parent-child and professional relationships. The Language of Love explores, "emotional word pictures," a time-tested method that enables us to bridge those communication gaps. A powerful way to maximize insight, intimacy, and understanding, word pictures are, indeed, a special languag eof lvoe we can all learn to speak.

Hardcover

Published January 1, 1988

About the author

Gary Smalley was one of the country's best-known authors and speakers on family relationships. He was the award-winning, best-selling author or coauthor of sixteen books, as well as several popular films and videos. The Blessing and The Two Sides of Love have won Gold Medallions, The Language of Love won the Angel Award as the best contribution to family life, and his other titles have received Silver Medallions. His national infomercial Hidden Keys to Loving Relationships has been viewed by television audiences all over the world.

Dr. Greg Smalley graduated with his doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University in Southern California. He also holds master's degrees in counseling psychology (Denver Seminary) and clinical psychology (Rosemead). Dr. Smalley is the director of research and development at Smalley Relationship Center in Branson, Missouri. He lives in Ozark, Missouri with his wife, Erin, and their two daughters, Taylor and Madalyn.