The book is for those who want to experience true fulfillment and deep understanding in their marriage. The author guides the reader through the five basic love languages - the five areas of a relationship that are key to harmony. He clearly advises couples on how to specifically receive and give love so that relationships throughout the family are filled with understanding. The need to feel love, to have a filled emotional reservoir, is not just a childhood phenomenon. The need to be loved stands at the center of marriage. The purpose of the book is to focus on the specific expressions of love necessary for our emotional health. The author gives numerous examples from his practice - he is a marriage counselor and an associate of Dr. Campbell.