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The first step to improving strained marriage is learning to speak the love language of your spouse.

What can you do when your friend is obsessed with her boy friend? Being so "in love" can lead to making unwise decisions. Express your concerns with her.

How do you discover and speak your boss's love language in a way that doesn't come across as weird or manipulative? Maybe you should think more along the lines of speaking words of appreciation. It'll still meet an emotional need in them.

The foundation for your marriage is not the "in love" feelings. Rather, the foundation is discovering what the will of God is for your marriage and acting upon it.

If your wife's primary love language is Words of Affirmation but yours is not, you're going to have a big learning curve. Observe how other people express words of affirmation, practice them yourself, then express them to your wife.

Wars are fought with military weapons; but the weapons of war in your marriage are hurtful words and deeds. Learn to love each other even in your disagreements.

If your teen's love language is touch, you must carefully focus on how, where and when you should touch. Hugging them in front of their peers might be embarrassing; but hugging them at home will be warmly received.

When someone has sinned against you, you only have two alternative responses - demanding justice or extending forgiveness. We should always forgive because we have been forgiven by God.

Listen to past Love Language Minute programs, where host, Dr. Gary Chapman, answers your questions to give encouragement, practical help and hope for the relationships in your life.

One of the strongest languages of apology is making restitution. If you're really sorry, make it a priory to speak your spouse's love language at all times. Dr. Gary Chapman recommends that you read his book When I'm Sorry Isn't Enough.