Quotes from Gary Chapman

Don't be discouraged. One day God will make you perfect—in goodness, compassion, and love. — Mark Littleton —

If our children and others don't learn the love of the Lord from us, where will they learn it? — Mimi Greenwood Knight —

Knowing this, I am convinced that I will remain alive so I can continue to help all of you grow and experience the joy of your faith. —Philippians 1:25

Typically, we get annoyed when our spouses complain. We get defensive. But, really, when your spouse complains, he or she is giving you wonderful information about what would make him or her feel loved.

Love is a choice you make everyday.

Remember that your ultimate goal is for your children to grow up secure in your love, strong in their faith, and with sound character.

True love cannot begin until the "in love" experience has run it's course.

Most people spend far more time in preparation for their vocation than they do in preparation for marriage.

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

Love is always freely given. Love cannot be demanded. We can request things of each other, but we must never demand anything. Requests give direction to love, but demands stop the flow of love.

Requests give direction to love, but demands stop the flow of love.

Love is the most powerful weapon in the world for good. I really believe that.

Love is reaching out to try to get to the other person.

The human race could not go on without reproduction, and marriage creates the most secure environment in which to raise children.

If we can develop the character and work with God, then let him develop the character of Christ in us, we're going to become the best possible husband, the best possible wife.

The person who is "in-love" has the ilusion that his beloved is perfect.

Recent research has indicated that the average individual listens for only seventeen seconds before interrupting and interjecting his own ideas.

You cannot force someone to accept an expression of love. You can only offer it. If it is not accepted, you must respect the other person's decision.

Much of the misbehavior of children is motivated by the cravings of an empty LOVE TANK.

The one who chooses to love will find appropriate ways to express that decision everyday.

For a long time, I have been wanting to write a book for singles that would help them in the dating process and in getting ready for marriage. Most of my writing, I've written to couples who are already married, because I've been doing marriage counseling for 35 years.

The getting out part [of advise] may well be true. Because if you have tried the tender love thing... typically the abuser is not going to change until they are pushed in a corner.

At the heart of mankind's existence is the desire to be intimate and to be loved by another. Marriage is designed to meet that need for intimacy and love.

Sex was invented by God.