How to Be an Adult in Relationships: The Five Keys to Mindful Loving by David Richo

How to Be an Adult in Relationships by David Richo explores love as a way of being present. His five-part framework centers on attention, acceptance, appreciation, affection and allowing.

Exercises and reflections consider childhood patterns, boundaries, anger and the end of relationships. A practical guide for both singles and couples, published by Shambhala; it does not promise an ideal partner or replace relationship counseling.