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13 Dec 2017 06:26 AM
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@dands26 hope things are ok for you this afternoon,  

I have read Gary Chapmans book and would highly recommend it. My darling and I were supposed to work through it together a while ago, she was keen to point out what I needed to do but not much interested in my needs (by my perception). 

My 'language' is physical touch closely followed by words of affirmation. At the moment all I am getting is 'dont touch me' , 'why are you looking at me' and being told how useless and angry I am 😞    she is not well but it still stings.  

My darlings languages are recieving gifts and acts of service. I used to be good at this (well at least I tried to do the best I could), defiantly an area of improvement for me at the moment. 

Another book I would highly reccomend is 'his needs, her needs' cant remember the author, I will try and find it and add a link.  Both books were recommended by a couple who are retired marriage councillors. They used to work as a team, 

Trust things work out for you. 

 

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