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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 audiobook, 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:
Attention to the present moment; observing, listening, and noticing all the feelings at play in our relationshipsAcceptance of ourselves and others just as we areAppreciation of all our gifts, our limits, our longings, and our poignant human predicamentAffection shown through holding and touching in respectful waysAllowing 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.
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Customers find the book well-written and insightful. They describe it as loving and compassionate, challenging them to grow in love and understanding. Readers consider it a worthwhile read for adults of all ages. Many find the book life-changing and say it’s a good read at the right time.
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