Trina, I'm glad you caught the humor! The more I thought about it, the funnier it became. I started thinking things like "Acts of Service could be a time-consuming love language, but at least things would be getting done around the house!" You ask a good question, too, about "how much" is needed to fill up a tank. I don't know. Are all of our tanks different sizes? And how much should our main tanks be filled by people other than our spouse? A topic we could discuss for days, I'm sure. :)

Sam, so are you inspired to pick the book back up? When I mention this idea to people who haven't read the book, they tend to immediately start talking about what language they *show* love in, rather than what language they (or their partner) *receive* love in. That's the key. And that's why I try not to just have one blanket expression of love as a parent of three kids—they don't all respond to the same things or need the same things. Anyway, let me know if you finish the book! I find the whole concept endlessly interesting.