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How to Be an Adult in Relationships

The Five Keys to Mindful Loving

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 "Most people think of love as a feeling," says David Richo, "but love is not so much a feeling as a way of being present." In this book, Richo offers a fresh perspective on love and relationships--one that focuses not on finding an ideal mate, but on becoming a more loving and realistic person. Drawing on the Buddhist concept of mindfulness, How to Be an Adult in Relationships explores five hallmarks of mindful loving and how they play a key role in our relationships throughout life:

1. Attention to the present moment; observing, listening, and noticing all the feelings at play in our relationships.
2. Acceptance of ourselves and others just as we are.
3. Appreciation of all our gifts, our limits, our longings, and our poignant human predicament.
4. Affection shown through holding and touching in respectful ways.
5. Allowing life and love to be just as they are, with all their ecstasy and ache, without trying to take control.

When deeply understood and applied, these five simple concepts--what Richo calls the five A's--form the basis of mature love. They help us to move away from judgment, fear, and blame to a position of openness, compassion, and realism about life and relationships. By giving and receiving these five A's, relationships become deeper and more meaningful, and they become a ground for personal transformation. Buddhism Love & Romance Meditation Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Spirituality Romance Mindfulness Self Growth Mindful Loving
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Will be listening to this book more than once. So many things I needed to hear! I wish many of my friends would read it.

So glad I found this!

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This book is huge.
the knowledge is incredible. told in a way that feels good and is easy to understand.
you will not regret the decision to dive on.

every human should read this

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Helpful for all the relationships in your life, by being clear on what it is to love - your soul is awoken

Empowering and brings upon the best of what it is to love

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David gets a lot of it right. worthwhile listen sure to add something to your understanding of relationships

good stuff

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I personally liked it - a beautiful blend of poetic prose with a solid background in many psychotherapy areas. A good mix of “gravy” and “meat.” Will likely purchase a physical copy for my practice.

Not too shabby…

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