Fidelity: How to Create a Loving Relationship That Lasts

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Review With the gentleness we have come to trust in this living sage, Thich Nhat Hanh takes the wisdom of the Buddhist perspective and applies it to the tangle we know as intimacy. Mark Nepo author of The Book of Awakening and As Far As the Heart Can SeeWith unrelenting kindness, Thich Nhat Hanh points out that the path to romantic happiness is also the path of compassion.Susan Piver author of The Wisdom of a Broken HeartLoneliness can only be healed by understanding and love. Sometimes we think that if we have sexual relations with someone else, we’ll feel less lonely. But the truth is that such sex doesn’t relieve the feeling of loneliness; it makes it worse. Sexuality should be accompanied by understanding and love. Without understanding and love, sex is empty. With understanding and love, sex can be holy. From Fidelity Read more From the Back Cover How do we take care of our jealousy, restlessness, and loneliness? How do we keep the energy and passion alive in our long-term relationships? How can we get a new relationship off to a strong and stable start? What does healthy intimacy look like? Amid the recent media coverage of infidelity and sexual transgressions of high-profile public officials, Thich Nhat Hanh offers ways to foster open communication, deal with strong emotions, and bring us closer to our loved ones. Fidelity is a deeply inspirational guidebook for anyone looking to create long-lasting and satisfying intimacy. Read more P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); About the Author Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the most revered Zen teachers in the world today. His best-selling books include Happiness and Peace Is Every Step. He lives in Plum Village in southwest France, where he teaches the art of mindful living. Read more See more