What is How to Be an Adult in Relationships about?
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Love is beyond the butterflies you feel in your stomach
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It is in our human nature to always risk love, despite past experiences or the terrible stories we hear. You must, however, realize that no relationship succeeds all by itself. In other words, love alone is not enough. Making your relationship work requires certain skills, and you will learn many of those skills in this summary.
To feel loved means to feel joy and affection and have our needs met.
Author David Richo defines love as giving and receiving with what he calls the 5 A's. They are attention, acceptance, appreciation, affection, and allowing. All of these come together to fulfill our intimate needs. By learning to be compassionate and mindful, people can learn to give and receive the 5 A's.
Real love does not come off the rack; it is uniquely tailored by the lover to the beloved. ~ David Richo Ph.D.
Although the 5 A's are given to others, they make an individual more loving as he or she gives them. They are, therefore, the components of building the virtue of love in ourselves. In this summary, you will learn how each of the 5 A's applies to childhood, relationships, and spiritual maturity. You will also learn practices that can help you resolve chaos from childhood, maintain great relationships, and become more mindful, compassionate, and spiritually conscious.
Did you know? The human heart holds much more love than it can ever disburse in one lifetime.
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Mindfulness helps us to express and experience love
How some children grow up is responsible for the type of adults they become. Most of our emotional needs for attention, acceptance, appreciation, affection, and allowing — the 5 A's — begin from childhood and then expand in adulthood. However, the human heart and mind want more. If, in childhood, we found all the emotional satisfaction we ever needed, we would have no motivation to reach out to the wider world. But it does not work that way, hence the search for a partner as adults.
True intimacy is necessary for relationships to survive
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Trust and romance are essential in relationships
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Resolve conflicts through cooperation and partnerships
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Fear and infidelity can stale good relationships
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Don't let your ego get in the way of your happiness
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All relationships end, so allow yourself to grieve
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Conclusion
About the author
David Richo, Ph.D., is a psychotherapist and writer who combines Jungian, poetic, and mythic perspectives in his works on personal growth and mental well-being.
What is How to Be an Adult in Relationships about?
In this insightful guide, a renowned psychologist shares the essential keys to cultivating healthy and fulfilling relationships. Drawing from mindfulness practices and psychological wisdom, the author offers practical advice on navigating the complexities of adult relationships. With a focus on self-awareness, communication, and emotional growth, this book empowers readers to develop deeper connections, overcome obstacles, and create lasting love. A must-read for anyone seeking to enhance their understanding of relationships and foster meaningful connections.
Who should read How to Be an Adult in Relationships
Individuals seeking to improve their communication and emotional intimacy.
Couples looking to cultivate a mindful and loving relationship.
Anyone interested in developing healthier and more fulfilling relationships.
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