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Acceptance of ourselves and others just as they are, with all their ecstasy and ache, without trying to Affection shown "Most people think of love as a feeling," says David Richo, "but love is not so much a feeling as a feeling," says David Richo, "but love is not so much a feeling 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. "Most people think of love 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 realistic person.
Allowing life and love to be just as we are. Appreciation of all our gifts, our limits, our longings, and our poignant human predicament. Acceptance of ourselves and others just as they are, with all their ecstasy and ache, without trying to Affection shown through holding and touching in respectful ways.
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