Episode 151 - When It Comes To Love Are We Speaking The Right Language

We check in with Jason this week, who is struggling again with the relationship with his son. Jason is continuing to attempt to connect with his oldest son, who still lives at home. His son, who is now 18 is trying to discover who he is and assert his independence. Jason knows that this is the time in his son’s life when this should happen, but he is frustrated with the way his son is choosing to do it. Jason relays stories of his son canceling plans at the last minute on him and Jessica, and especially a lack of interest in hunting with him which is the one activity Jason felt like they bonded over. As the conversation progresses Jason speaks about how to deal with his own emotions, and trying to become comfortable doing things on his own that he enjoyed doing with his son.

Today we take a look at the concept of Love Languages as presented In Gary Chapman’s 1992 book: The 5 Love Languages. In his book Gary writes about his understanding of the 5 major ways people show and want to receive love. The premise is that every person has one major language, that when they receive, they feel the most loved. Every person also has another language that they “speak” which may not be the same as they wish to “hear”. Edward speaks about his experiences with these concepts as well as some of the views from the book. Jason Joins in as he starts to understand the premise. Finally Jason and Edward discuss their own love languages as well as ones that they feel repulsion to due to trauma.