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How to Be an Adult in Relationships

The Five Keys to Mindful Loving

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How to Be an Adult in Relationships

By: David Richo
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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, Dating & Attraction Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Spirituality Meditation Mindfulness Self Growth Mindful Loving
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I gave this book 5 stars, as it resonated with my eastern spiritual mindfulness and mirrored my own views and the person I want to grow to be. I can see for others it will be boring, full of fluff and repeat the same things, have no substance or practical advice that you are looking for and be annoying. I did listen to it at 1.2 speed, and that was better. Like partnerships, everyone is different and you may need a different style of book. For me I have ordered a printed copy, For I wish to reread it many times and try and learn some wisdom from it. Don’t think it will suit my partner, but that’s what this book is really about, living and loving your true self in a mindfulness way and allowing those around you the same freedoms and respect

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A beautiful book that clearly shows the nature of the human and how we might best move with compassion, confidence and acceptance in an often difficult world.

Informed and compassionate

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Great resource to stop overthinking and to change the way you approach relationships. Really liked his voice too, very meditative and relaxing.

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It’s a beautiful read and provides a wonderful challenge.. and if you practice quietly, rising to the challenges here within, the rewards are infinite.

beautiful

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I love the wisdom in all the words presented in this work. It really spoke to me even when Ilistened to it months apart. I listened to some chapters several times to embrace the ideas. The author's voice is hypnotic and soothing. All time favourite. Thank you!

I absolutely love this book!

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