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    How to Be an Adult in Relationships: The Five Keys to Mindful Loving by David Richo, Kathlyn Hendricks (Foreword by)

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    • Pub. Date: June 2002
    • 240pp
    • Sales Rank: 10,587

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      • Pub. Date: June 2002
      • Publisher: Shambhala Publications, Inc.
      • Format: Paperback, 240pp
      • Sales Rank: 10,587

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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: Attention to the present moment; observing, listening, and noticing all the feelings at play in our relationships. Acceptance of ourselves and others just as we are. Appreciation of all our gifts, our limits, our longings, and our poignant human predicament. Affection shown through holding and touching in respectful ways. 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.

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      Approaching the study of relationships from a psychotherapist's perspective is How to Be an Adult in Relationships: The Five Keys to Mindful Loving. Teacher and writer David Richo gives practical and spiritual exercises for couples and singles who want to have mature and lasting relationships. Emphasizing paying attention and letting go, Richo gently and compassionately coaches readers on what he calls the five A's: attention, acceptance, appreciation, affection and allowing. His book, which proposes "letting go of ego," will help those seeking personal transformation in their relationships. (June) Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

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      Biography

      David Richo, PhD, is a therapist, teacher, and author who leads popular workshops around the country. He is the author of numerous books including  How to Be an Adult in Relationships and The Five Things We Cannot Change. He lives in California.

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      How to Be an Adult in Relationships: The Five Keys to Mindful Lovingby Anonymous

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      July 28, 2004: This book is obviously written with a lot of care and love. I am still fairly young but have been in various relationships and I have noticed that I repeat similar patterns with my partners and they have ruined my relationships. This book helped me realize that what I thought was love was not really love. It was just personal gratification. Since reading this book I really have a better understanding of what a true loving relationship is. I also like the book 'The ever-transcending spirit' by Toru Sato. It is also an excellent book that helped me understand the true meaning of love, not just romantic love but love in a more general sense. Anyways I really liked these books and I highly recommend them to anyone interested in making their relationships better and becoming a happier person.

      How to Be an Adult in Relationships: The Five Keys to Mindful Lovingby Anonymous

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      September 04, 2003: This is an extremely inspiring book on not just relationships but on becoming mature as a human being. It helped me understand why I am this way and how I can grow out of it. This book has vastly improved my whole life including my relationship with my spouse! I really love this book! The only other book I could recommend if you'd like to grow as a person and improve on your relationships is 'The Ever-Transcending Spirit' by Toru Sato. Sato's book is completely awesome as well! It is not only inspiring, but explains the process of human development and its relation to how we mature in our relationships in a way that is very easy to understand. If you want to grow, these are the books to get. If you are ready for this step in your life, I am almost sure you will benefit immensely from them!


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