Episode 32: The Love Language That Matters Most, with Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott 

January 13, 2026
00:00 42:08
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Summary:

In this insightful episode Jeff and Shaunti, along with Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, delve into the deeper layers of love languages, unpacking not only the five primary categories but also the nuanced dialects within each one. With warmth and expertise, they explore how the concept of the “love tank”—our emotional reservoir—impacts relationships and why empathy is the key to truly speaking each other's language. The conversation highlights practical tools like the Five Love Languages Assessment and the “My Heart Chart,” offering listeners accessible ways to foster connection. Through real-life stories and actionable guidance, the Parrotts empower couples to bridge communication gaps and build lasting intimacy—one intentional act of love at a time.

Links and Resources

https://www.amazon.com/Love-Language-That-Matters-Most/dp/0802438903/?tag=shaunticom-20

For assessments and more details: www.5lovelanguages.com

https://www.myheartchart.com/

LesAndLeslie.com

Social media- IG: @Lesandleslie; X: @LesParrott; Facebook: @Lesandleslieparrott

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Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn are best-selling authors, popular speakers, and internationally-renowned social researchers. Nearly twenty years ago, this average couple stumbled over some things they didn’t “get” about each other. They have been using their analytical backgrounds to help other semi-confused couples decode each other ever since.

Both with graduate degrees from Harvard, Shaunti and Jeff are the authors and co-authors of many groundbreaking books, such as For Women Only, For Men Only,  The Kindness Challenge, and When Hurting People Come to Church.

For more from Jeff and Shaunti, visit www.shaunti.com.
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