Relationships

Mindful.org's relationships category offers a treasure trove of mindfulness-based insights and strategies to enrich your connections with others. Whether it's strengthening family bonds, deepening friendships, or enhancing romantic partnerships, our resources guide you through the art of mindful communication, empathy, and compassion. Learn how to navigate the complexities of relationships with grace and intention, fostering healthier, more meaningful interactions in every area of your life.
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Compassion
The Key to Lasting Love 

The secret to lasting love, according to Katie and Gay Hendricks, is to approach love as you would any creative endeavor. Read More 

  • Leslie Duncan Childs
  • April 1, 2017
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Compassion
What You Can Learn from Polyamory 

A 20-year study of consensually non-monogamous adults reveals seven lessons for anyone who wants to be more mindful in their relationships. Read More 

  • Elisabeth Sheff
  • February 14, 2017
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Calm
How to Disarm Your Biggest Critic 

People who approach others as a problem are most likely taking aim at themselves when no one else is around. Here’s how to shift out of reaction mode and see the good even in our most judgemental friends. Read More 

  • Mark Coleman
  • January 26, 2017
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Compassion
Getting Beyond The Grudge 

We all know how to hold a grudge, but few of us know why we hang on to past hurts—or how to let them go. Read More 

  • Elaine Smookler
  • December 21, 2016
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