The Two Sides of Love
If you’ve ever heard someone say, “She’s a Lion!” or “He’s a Golden Retriever!” This is the book that started it all. A great book for dating, marriages, small groups and anyone serious about helping people understand and blend differences in their home.
Every relationship thrives on love, but not all love looks the same. Do you lean toward being strong and firm? Or are you more gentle and sensitive? And what happens when the people you love most seem to speak an entirely different “love language”?
The Two Sides of Love brings clarity, direction, and hope to those seeking value, understanding, and connection in their closest relationships. Dr. John Trent and Gary Smalley unpack what it means to show both the “hard side” (protection, leadership, boundaries) and “soft side” (tenderness, empathy, grace) of love.
Plus, you'll learn about Lions, Otters, Golden Retrievers, and Beavers - and how understanding your strengths and the strengths of those around you can change everything.
You’ll walk away with:
- A deeper understanding of your own personality and how it impacts the way you give and receive love.
- Practical ways to express both sides of love in marriage, parenting, friendships, and faith.
- Tools for resolving conflict and drawing closer, even with people very different from you.
- Biblical insight that connects God's character to the love He calls us to live out
Whether you’re naturally assertive or more accommodating, this book shows how to bring your full self to relationships—with grace, strength, and wisdom.
- Great for couples, families, small groups, and ministry leaders
- Includes a personality assessment to identify your style of love & individual strengths
- Builds emotional intelligence and spiritual maturity
Whether you're trying to build stronger bonds, or simply want to grow in emotional and spiritual maturity, The Two Sides of Love is a must-read.
Pair it with The Blessing or The Merge for Marriage for a powerful relationship bundle.