The best 50 Mindful Loving books

Mindful Loving is crucial in fostering meaningful relationships and personal well-being. Our handpicked book list on this subject offers valuable insights into the art of cultivating love and mindfulness, enhancing connections with ourselves and others.

Uncover the transformative power of mindful loving with our collection. Dive into these insightful reads today and nurture a deeper connection with yourself and those around you.

The best 50 Mindful Loving books
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Mindful Loving Books: Nanaville by Anna Quindlen

Nanaville

Anna Quindlen
Adventures in Grandparenting
3.8 (48 ratings)
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What's Nanaville about?

Nanaville (2019) is a guide to the figurative city of grandmotherhood. Being a grandma is a joyful experience, but it’s certainly not the same as being a mother. Breaking the habits of maternity can be difficult; however, it’s necessary if you want to be the best granny to your grandchildren. Filled with useful, first-hand tips on grandmothering, this book is a must for anyone new to “Nanaville.” 

Who should read Nanaville?

  • Women on the verge of grandmotherhood
  • Grandmas struggling to overcome maternal habits
  • Mothers and fathers trying to navigate Nanaville

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Mindful Loving Books: Slow Sex by Diana Richardson

Slow Sex

Diana Richardson
The Path to Fulfilling and Sustainable Sexuality
4.4 (470 ratings)
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What's Slow Sex about?

Slow Sex (2011) makes a powerful case for a deceleration of our love lives in order to have more fulfilling sex and deeper, happier relationships. In our hectic and consumer-oriented society, sex is often used as a quick fix for physical satisfaction – but this can leave us feeling empty. Slow sex helps us unfold the potential of our sexuality by learning how to make love in a conscious, mindful way that is ultimately as healing as it is stimulating.

Who should read Slow Sex?

  • Couples seeking to reinvigorate their relationship
  • Anyone interested in having better sex
  • Those curious about meditation and higher states of awareness

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Mindful Loving Books: The Complete Kama Sutra by Vātsyāyana

The Complete Kama Sutra

Vātsyāyana
The First Unabridged Modern Translation of the Classic Indian Text
3.8 (147 ratings)
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What's The Complete Kama Sutra about?

The Complete Kama Sutra (1994) is a translation of the classic Indian text, which was compiled in the fourth century. It’s an enduring guide to the pleasures of love and sex.

Who should read The Complete Kama Sutra?

  • History buffs fascinated by ancient cultures
  • Lovers looking for wisdom and advice
  • People enthralled by erotica

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Mindful Loving Books: Resurrecting Sex by David Schnarch

Resurrecting Sex

David Schnarch
Solving Sexual Problems and Revolutionizing Your Relationship
4.2 (242 ratings)
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What's Resurrecting Sex about?

Resurrecting Sex (2002) is a guidebook for couples struggling to connect intimately and emotionally due to sexual dysfunction. It offers a holistic approach to addressing these issues – and to exploring the erotic potential of your relationship.

Who should read Resurrecting Sex?

  • Couples struggling in the bedroom
  • Emotionally committed partners who want to enhance intimacy
  • Those looking for sex and relationship insights

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Mindful Loving Books: The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller with Kathy Keller

The Meaning of Marriage

Timothy Keller with Kathy Keller
Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God
4.2 (128 ratings)
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What's The Meaning of Marriage about?

The Meaning of Marriage (2011) is a meditation on marriage in an age of skyrocketing divorce rates and growing skepticism that a life of monogamy can deliver true happiness. Pastor Timothy Keller and theologian Kathy Keller ask what’s gone wrong – why are so many couples hesitant to take their vows and so many others calling it quits on their marriages? The authors’ answer: we’re far too idealistic, set impossible standards, and have forgotten the true meaning of matrimony – learning to love anew each day, a lesson at the heart of the Bible’s teachings.

Who should read The Meaning of Marriage?

  • Singles looking for their soulmates
  • Would-be divorcees thinking about giving it another chance
  • Engaged people wondering what married life has in store

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Mindful Loving Books: The High-Conflict Couple by Alan E. Fruzzetti

The High-Conflict Couple

Alan E. Fruzzetti
A Dialectical Behavior Therapy Guide to Finding Peace, Intimacy & Validation
4.4 (263 ratings)
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What's The High-Conflict Couple about?

The High-Conflict Couple (2007) is a guide to overcoming the common relationship pitfalls that lead to conflict and animosity. Drawing upon years of psychology research and therapy experience, Alan E. Fruzzetti explains where conflict comes from and how it can be reduced.

Who should read The High-Conflict Couple?

  • Couples tired of fighting with each other
  • People who struggle to accept the things they cannot change
  • Anyone wanting to be more present in their own life

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Mindful Loving Books: Magnificent Sex by Peggy J. Kleinplatz and A. Dana Ménard

Magnificent Sex

Peggy J. Kleinplatz and A. Dana Ménard
Lessons from Extraordinary Lovers
4.1 (627 ratings)
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What's Magnificent Sex about?

Magnificent Sex (2020) is a guide to having outstanding sex, time after time. Rather than focusing on specific sexual techniques, it draws on interviews with extraordinary lovers to dive into the qualities and characteristics that make magnificent sex possible. 

Who should read Magnificent Sex?

  • Anyone who wants to become extraordinary in bed
  • Long-term partners trying to regain their sexual momentum
  • Older lovers wondering if aging and sex are incompatible

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Mindful Loving Books: Loving Bravely by Alexandra H. Solomon

Loving Bravely

Alexandra H. Solomon
Twenty Lessons of Self-discovery to Help You Get the Love You Want
4.4 (241 ratings)
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What's Loving Bravely about?

Loving Bravely (2017) is a primer on finding love through introspection and self-discovery. This guide to love teaches invaluable lessons about how to build relationships that actually last.

Who should read Loving Bravely?

  • Lonely hearts looking for love
  • True romantics seeking lasting relationships
  • Anyone curious about the psychology of attachment

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Mindful Loving Books: The Mastery of Love by Don Miguel Ruiz with Janet Mills

The Mastery of Love

Don Miguel Ruiz with Janet Mills
A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship
4.4 (653 ratings)
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What's The Mastery of Love about?

The Mastery of Love (1999) uses anecdotes and examples to illustrate the erroneous assumptions and lies that characterize most people’s relationships. It is a guide to overcoming emotional wounds and transforming relationships from wars of control into harmonic connections based on love, joy, and freedom.

Who should read The Mastery of Love?

  • Anyone struggling with a relationship
  • Soul-searchers interested in ancient wisdom
  • People seeking advice on how to overcome misery

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Mindful Loving Books: Love Worth Making by Stephen Snyder

Love Worth Making

Stephen Snyder
How to Have Ridiculously Great Sex in a Long-Lasting Relationship
4.2 (595 ratings)
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What's Love Worth Making about?

Love Worth Making (2018) is a guide to enhancing sex and intimacy within committed partnerships. Drawing from real-life examples of sex and couples therapy sessions, it shows how both daily life and trauma affect our sexual feelings. It takes an emotional approach to untangling sexual problems and offers ideas on maintaining an erotic climate in a relationship.

Who should read Love Worth Making?

  • Partners who love each other but are struggling to keep desire alive
  • New couples who want to learn how to sustain their sexual relationship
  • Anyone interested in the emotional side of sexual connection

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Mindful Loving Books: Us by Terrence Real

Us

Terrence Real
Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship
4.7 (392 ratings)
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What's Us about?

Us (2022) is for anyone whose once-loving relationship has devolved into point-scoring and power struggles. It offers a science-based skill set, illustrated with rich and detailed examples, to help you and your partner heal your toxic individualism and your relationship. 

Who should read Us?

  • Couples who find themselves having the same fight over and over again
  • Partners whose disagreements turn melodramatic within minutes
  • Anyone dealing with a breach of trust in a close relationship

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Mindful Loving Books: The Love Prescription by John Gottman & Julie Schwartz Gottman

The Love Prescription

John Gottman & Julie Schwartz Gottman
Seven Days to More Intimacy, Connection, and Joy
4.6 (345 ratings)
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What's The Love Prescription about?

The Love Prescription (2022) is a practical guide to creating more intimacy and connection in romantic relationships. Based on 40 years of research, the authors offer simple actionable advice that will help couples in any phase of their relationship.

Who should read The Love Prescription?

  • Busy people struggling to find time for their relationship
  • Couples who feel the spark has gone
  • Anyone who wants to know how to make love last

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Mindful Loving Books: The Daily Dad by Ryan Holiday

The Daily Dad

Ryan Holiday
366 Meditations on Parenting, Love, and Raising Great Kids
4.6 (176 ratings)
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What's The Daily Dad about?

The Daily Dad (2023) is a philosophical meditation on the roles and responsibilities of parents. Presented as short passages to be consumed one day at a time, it draws on the author’s experiences of fatherhood, as well as the writings of history's greatest thinkers – from Plato to Bruce Springsteen. Whether you’re an expecting new parent or already living with a full nest, this wisdom and practical advice is timeless and applicable to all.

Who should read The Daily Dad?

  • New parents looking to cultivate a healthy and productive mindset for the momentous task ahead of them
  • Seasoned parents who want to raise their kids with the bigger picture in mind
  • Teachers, mentors, and other carers craving the best for their children’s future

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Mindful Loving Books: How Am I Doing? by Corey Yeager

How Am I Doing?

Corey Yeager
40 Conversations to Have with Yourself
4.2 (123 ratings)
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What's How Am I Doing? about?

How Am I Doing? (2022) helps you dive deep into your thoughts and find yourself. It features 40 introspective questions designed to prompt you to mend yourself and discover the path to the person you want to become.

Who should read How Am I Doing??

  • People who want to gain a better understanding of themselves
  • High school or college graduates looking for their next path
  • Anyone interested in personal growth and self-improvement

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Mindful Loving Books: The Overthinking In Relationships Fix by Rodney Noble

The Overthinking In Relationships Fix

Rodney Noble
Toxic Thoughts That Can Destroy Your Relationship And How To Fix Them
4.3 (505 ratings)
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What's The Overthinking In Relationships Fix about?

The Overthinking In Relationships Fix (2020) is a guide to getting rid of toxic overthinking patterns that put your romantic relationships on the verge of a breakup. It offers advice and easy-to-do techniques to release your worrying thoughts and strengthen your bond with your partner.

Who should read The Overthinking In Relationships Fix?

  • Anyone in a relationship
  • Long-distance lovers
  • Those looking to overcome toxic overthinking

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Mindful Loving Books: How to be Love(d) by Humble the Poet

How to be Love(d)

Humble the Poet
Simple Truths for Going Easier on Yourself, Embracing Imperfection & Loving Your Way to a Better Life
4.6 (220 ratings)
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What's How to be Love(d) about?

How to be Love(d) (2022) teaches you how to transform your thoughts and actions to give, receive, and experience more love in life. Full of relatable stories and actionable advice, this guide will teach you how to rid yourself of useless programming, embrace imperfection, and honor your progress – so you can better love yourself and others.

Who should read How to be Love(d)?

  • Anyone going through a breakup
  • People looking to improve their romantic, platonic, or family relationships
  • Fans of the author’s art and music

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Mindful Loving Books: Pathways to Peace of Mind by Napoleon Hill

Pathways to Peace of Mind

Napoleon Hill
4.4 (317 ratings)
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What's Pathways to Peace of Mind about?

Learn to maintain positivity, shared abundance, good habits, and relationships with uplifting examples and practical strategies from the newly released Pathways to Peace of Mind (2023).

Who should read Pathways to Peace of Mind?

  • General seekers of calm in chaos
  • Group leaders who want more zen
  • Entrepreneurs desiring success without burnout

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Mindful Loving Books: The Parenting Map by Dr. Shefali

The Parenting Map

Dr. Shefali
Step-By-Step Solutions to Consciously Create the Ultimate Parent-Child Relationship
4.5 (188 ratings)
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What's The Parenting Map about?

The Parenting Map (2023) by Dr. Shefali Tsabary offers a step-by-step guide to parenting healthy, happy, resilient, and grounded children by adopting a mindful parenting approach. In it, parents are encouraged to unlearn toxic parenting habits and replace them with moments of meaningful connection.

Who should read The Parenting Map?

  • Expectant families looking for clear, compassionate parenting advice
  • Seasoned parents who’d like to feel more present for their children
  • Grandparents, caregivers, guardians, and anyone with special young people in their lives

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Mindful Loving Books: Letting Go by David R. Hawkins

Letting Go

David R. Hawkins
The Pathway of Surrender
4.4 (50 ratings)
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What's Letting Go about?

Letting Go (2012) offers an approach to emotional well-being based on how accumulated feelings create thought patterns, shape behaviors, and drain energy over time. Rather than fighting or analyzing difficult emotions, it outlines a gentle practice of awareness and acceptance that allows these feelings to naturally release – leading to greater vitality, clearer thinking, and more authentic living. 

Who should read Letting Go?

  • Mindfulness enthusiasts interested in deeper emotional work
  • People who feel stuck in recurring patterns
  • Anyone feeling drained by constant efforts to fix, change, or improve themselves

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Mindful Loving Books: The Honeymoon Effect by Bruce H. Lipton

The Honeymoon Effect

Bruce H. Lipton
The Science of Creating Heaven on Earth
3.1 (75 ratings)
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What's The Honeymoon Effect about?

The Honeymoon Effect (2023) explores the possibility of maintaining the euphoric state typically experienced during the honeymoon phase of a relationship. By delving into diverse fields such as biology, quantum physics, and psychology, it sheds light on the nature of love, the role of hormones, and the power of the subconscious mind in shaping our relationships.

Who should read The Honeymoon Effect?

  • Relationship strugglers hoping to turn around negative patterns through understanding biological and psychological influences
  • Newlyweds seeking wisdom on extending their initial happiness throughout marriage
  • Psychology enthusiasts interested in exploring the intersection of psychology, biology, and quantum physics

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Mindful Loving Books: The 5 Stages of Relationships by Hosted by Natalie Lue

The 5 Stages of Relationships

Hosted by Natalie Lue
4.5 (83 ratings)

What's The 5 Stages of Relationships about?

Many of us have had at least one relationship that felt like an intense whirlind experience that ended up crashing and burning. Or maybe, things took longer to get going but one day you wakeup and ask yourself, "Where did that person I fell in love with go?" Some of us might have another problem altogether: repeating the same story over and over again with a slightly different version of the same type of person. In this episode, you'll learn more about the 5 stages of relationships—a simple framework that you can use to orient yourself and stay more grounded, whether it's a relationship with someone new, or someone you’ve been with for 10 years. The 5 stages framework will also help you figure out why you end up having the same experiences over and over again with new people.

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Mindful Loving Books: Friendship Is Different For Everyone by Hosted by Natalie Lue

Friendship Is Different For Everyone

Hosted by Natalie Lue
4.8 (74 ratings)

What's Friendship Is Different For Everyone about?

What happens when you feel conflicting feelings about friendships? We're taught that friendships should be easy or should look a certain way, and when they're not we can be left feeling confused. Friendships grow, wane and end, you grow and change in them, and expectations can change over time making us ask ourselves, "Isn't friendship supposed to feel good?" In this episode, you'll learn about integrating all those different ideas of what friendship really means. You'll also get an understanding of why we sometimes get caught up in toxic friendships, and what you can do to break free from unhealthy friendship patterns and have closer, more genuine connections with your friends.

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Mindful Loving Books: Relationship Experiences and Damaged Goods by Hosted by Natalie Lue

Relationship Experiences and Damaged Goods

Hosted by Natalie Lue
4.8 (17 ratings)

What's Relationship Experiences and Damaged Goods about?

When it comes to relationships, lots of people fall into believing "your past defines your future." This includes the ideas that someone with more relationship experience than you does relationships "better," or for those who are seen as "damaged goods" that a mutually fulfilling relationship is a pipe dream. Today’s episode will help you understand that neither of these notions are true! You'll learn how it’s not your past but your perception of your past that influences your possibilities, as well as how compassion for yourself and others can allow you to create better relationships.

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Mindful Loving Books: No Shame in Having Needs (Part 2) by Hosted by Natalie Lue

No Shame in Having Needs (Part 2)

Hosted by Natalie Lue
4.7 (18 ratings)

What's No Shame in Having Needs (Part 2) about?

"Often we blame failure of a relationship, or someone else’s behavior, on ""neediness."" We ask ourselves, ""Was I too needy? Too dramatic? Too selfish?"" But our needs aren’t wrong—it’s just that sometimes people aren't in a position to meet them, and it could be because what they want and need is different from what we want and need. In this second part of the ""needs special,"" Natalie looks at how pretending we don’t have needs—and then making relationship choices that are not in alignment with our needs—actually blocks us from creating and being in mutually fulfilling relationships. If you still haven’t, listen to the first part of this two-parter, where Natalie talks about why there’s nothing wrong with having needs and where your problems around needs might spring from."

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Mindful Loving Books: The Gratitude Remedy by Hosted by Dr. Laurie Santos

The Gratitude Remedy

Hosted by Dr. Laurie Santos
4.6 (104 ratings)

What's The Gratitude Remedy about?

Kvetching. Bellyaching. Griping. Beefing. Whatever you call it, it feels great to blow off steam about something trivial. But what impact does this micro-complaining have on our relationships, and our happiness? It turns out doing the opposite may be a far more effective remedy. In this episode, Dr. Laurie Santos takes a look at the effects of complaining, and how gratitude might be the antidote to its negative effects.

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Mindful Loving Books: The 5 Landmarks of Healthy Relationships by Hosted by Natalie Lue

The 5 Landmarks of Healthy Relationships

Hosted by Natalie Lue
4.7 (42 ratings)

What's The 5 Landmarks of Healthy Relationships about?

Have you at one time or another found yourself looking for signs that your relationship is headed in a good direction? You might have thought, "They introduced me to their family," "They talked about the future," or "They said they love me." When we start analyzing everything they say or do, we can easily get lost because we lose sight of the bigger picture. This episode will show you how to recognize the 5 landmarks of healthy and mutually fulfilling relationships, so that you can use them to orient yourself. Instead of getting caught up in details, the presence of these landmarks will clearly let you know if your relationship is on the right track.

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Mindful Loving Books: Eli Finkel: The Self-Actualizing Marriage by Hosted by Caitlin Schiller & Ben Schuman-Stoler

Eli Finkel: The Self-Actualizing Marriage

Hosted by Caitlin Schiller & Ben Schuman-Stoler
4.5 (34 ratings)

What's Eli Finkel: The Self-Actualizing Marriage about?

Are we asking too much of our marriages? In this episode, Eli Finkel discusses how our expectations within our romantic relationships have changed over time, and what it is that we focus on now.

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Mindful Loving Books: Ken Page: Respect Your Gifts to Find Real Love by Hosted by Caitlin Schiller & Ben Schuman-Stoler

Ken Page: Respect Your Gifts to Find Real Love

Hosted by Caitlin Schiller & Ben Schuman-Stoler
4.8 (15 ratings)

What's Ken Page: Respect Your Gifts to Find Real Love about?

Single and keep falling for people who almost love you right, but not quite? There's a reason why that happens, and Ken Page has figured out the formula behind these deeper physics of dating. In this episode, Ken will explain why the parts of you that you're most embarrassed about—that you try to hide by being cool, low maintenance or extra accommodating—are actually your most valuable gifts that will lead you to finding and keeping love.

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Mindful Loving Books: What It Means to Really Forgive  by Hosted by Natalie Lue

What It Means to Really Forgive

Hosted by Natalie Lue
3.5 (11 ratings)

What's What It Means to Really Forgive about?

You’ve probably heard the saying “forgive and forget”. While these notions of forgiveness sound nice, in some circumstances they can be incredibly damaging. In order to protect ourselves for the future, we have to learn what it means to truly forgive. This episode will help you to break away from negative behavior patterns in your life, let go of the past, and update your perspective around forgiveness.

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Mindful Loving Books: Unmasking Loneliness  by Hosted by Natalie Lue

Unmasking Loneliness

Hosted by Natalie Lue
4.3 (17 ratings)

What's Unmasking Loneliness about?

How can we alleviate feelings of loneliness and invite intimacy back into our lives? While we have to be able to connect with others, we also need to connect with ourselves and our true feelings. When we pretend we’re okay, we cut ourselves off from moments of real connection which can break the cycle. In this episode Natalie reminds us that the remedy to loneliness is connection, and gives some insight on how to start engaging in better connections—with ourselves and others.

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Mindful Loving Books: Are You Taking Advantage of Others? by Hosted by Natalie Lue

Are You Taking Advantage of Others?

Hosted by Natalie Lue
4.8 (8 ratings)

What's Are You Taking Advantage of Others? about?

Have you ever thought about whether or not you've taken advantage of someone? Taking advantage of others could come in the form of over-indulging in their kindness, stringing them along, or any number of small yet problematic behaviors in our interpersonal relationships. The key to unraveling this for yourself lies in understanding if these patterns and behaviors line up with the person you want to be. This episode will help you recognize the ways in which you might be overstepping other people’s boundaries to your benefit, and how to bring your values and actions back into alignment so you can move forward with more ease and integrity.

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Mindful Loving Books: Creating a Lasting Relationship by Hosted by Dr. Rick Hanson

Creating a Lasting Relationship

Hosted by Dr. Rick Hanson
5.0 (6 ratings)

What's Creating a Lasting Relationship about?

Relationships can be hard, especially if you’ve been in one for a while. The fact is, most of them need a little maintenance and repair from time to time. In this episode, you’ll learn how to prepare for the big conversations, rediscover what’s to like about your partner, and how to stop holding on to petty grievances.

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Mindful Loving Books: Dr. Ken Druck: Caring for an Aging Parent by Hosted by Eric Zimmer

Dr. Ken Druck: Caring for an Aging Parent

Hosted by Eric Zimmer
4.7 (13 ratings)

What's Dr. Ken Druck: Caring for an Aging Parent about?

Between the time commitment and feeling of responsibility, the decision to care for and aging parent can daunting. Host Eric Zimmer and guest Dr. Ken Druck know this feeling all too well, but in this episode Dr. Druck shares his advice for how to have a great relationship with your parents at this stage and some of its benefits.

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Mindful Loving Books: How to Find the Gold: Tara Brach by Hosted by Dr. Rick Hanson

How to Find the Gold: Tara Brach

Hosted by Dr. Rick Hanson
4.7 (3 ratings)

What's How to Find the Gold: Tara Brach about?

Why do so many of us find it difficult to accept that we’re essentially good, loving, and decent? In this episode, bestselling author, psychologist, and meditation teacher Tara Brach discusses the good inherent to us all. You’ll learn what it means to trust the good, how we can access it, and why it can help us be more present in our relationships and effective in our activism.

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Mindful Loving Books: Emotional Intimacy by Hosted by Aaron & Jocelyn Freeman

Emotional Intimacy

Hosted by Aaron & Jocelyn Freeman
5.0 (2 ratings)

What's Emotional Intimacy about?

What's the secret to genuine, deep emotional intimacy in our relationships? What's more, how do we achieve it, especially when the practicalities of day to day life can easily get in the way? In this episode, the Freemans serve up 4 key ideas to help you unlock emotional intimacy and start making positive changes in your relationship right now.

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Mindful Loving Books: Deciphering Your Sexual Desires by Hosted by Alyson Stoner

Deciphering Your Sexual Desires

Hosted by Alyson Stoner
3.3 (6 ratings)

What's Deciphering Your Sexual Desires about?

When it comes to sex and sensuality, there’s a sense that we should rely on intuition and “go with the flow” for an authentic experience. But according to renowned sex and intimacy expert Shan Boodram, we’re doing ourselves a disservice. If we want to experience better sex, stronger connections, and relationships that work for us, we need to put in the work.

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Mindful Loving Books: 5 Questions to Help Emotionally Connect by Hosted by Aaron & Jocelyn Freeman

5 Questions to Help Emotionally Connect

Hosted by Aaron & Jocelyn Freeman
4.8 (8 ratings)

What's 5 Questions to Help Emotionally Connect about?

How well do you and your partner communicate? Could your conversations sometimes be more meaningful or at a deeper level? If it feels like there's room for improvement, then this episode is for you. In this episode, the Freemans set out five practical questions to ask your partner to help make a deeper, more emotional connection—which in turn will help to improve the quality of your relationship.

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Mindful Loving Books: Reliability and Following Through by Hosted by Aaron & Jocelyn Freeman

Reliability and Following Through

Hosted by Aaron & Jocelyn Freeman
5.0 (1 ratings)

What's Reliability and Following Through about?

At the center of a strong and healthy relationship is the concept of trust. In this episode, The Freemans explain how trust is built by being reliable and following through. They outline the key ways that you can be more reliable—and explain how you can start to cultivate these traits in your relationship right now.

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Mindful Loving Books: Understanding Actions at a Deeper Level by Hosted by Aaron & Jocelyn Freeman

Understanding Actions at a Deeper Level

Hosted by Aaron & Jocelyn Freeman
3.0 (2 ratings)

What's Understanding Actions at a Deeper Level about?

What drives our behavior and actions? In this episode, the Freemans explain how understanding their cause holds the key to unlocking the source of many frustrations and disagreements within relationships. You'll learn that coming to better understand how we perceive ourselves and our partner allows us to make consistent and reliable changes in our relationships, resulting in long term improvements.

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Mindful Loving Books: The Myth of Relationship Mind-reading by Hosted by Aaron & Jocelyn Freeman

The Myth of Relationship Mind-reading

Hosted by Aaron & Jocelyn Freeman
5.0 (4 ratings)

What's The Myth of Relationship Mind-reading about?

Ever wish your partner would just know what you're thinking? Like your desire for a date night or a moment of intimacy? Oftentimes we can get frustrated when we have to ask– but it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, The Freemans bust the myth of mind-reading and outline techniques you can use to be more assertive, build trust, and be confident to ask for something that you need or want from your partner.

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Mindful Loving Books: The Love Account Principle by Hosted by Aaron & Jocelyn Freeman

The Love Account Principle

Hosted by Aaron & Jocelyn Freeman

What's The Love Account Principle about?

What is a Love Account? And how can it help to keep your relationship on track? In this episode, The Freemans outline a method of thinking about and quantifying the strength and value of emotional connection—and the role that "deposits" and "withdrawals" play in understanding how to keep your relationship strong. Whats more—it’s something you can start right away!

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Mindful Loving Books: Conscious Uncoupling by Hosted by Alyson Stoner

Conscious Uncoupling

Hosted by Alyson Stoner
4.3 (3 ratings)

What's Conscious Uncoupling about?

Today, relationships often end before "death do us part." But does that mean they’re failures? Far from it, according to marriage and family therapist Katherine Woodward Thomas. In this episode, she explains how the end of a relationship affords us an opportunity to learn about our patterns, examine our pasts, take responsibility, and grow towards a healthier, happier relationship the next time.

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Mindful Loving Books: The Happiest Couple You Know by Hosted by Aaron & Jocelyn Freeman

The Happiest Couple You Know

Hosted by Aaron & Jocelyn Freeman
4.8 (5 ratings)

What's The Happiest Couple You Know about?

Are you ready to strengthen your relationship and build towards greater happiness? The Freemans share three key traits—inspired by a Danish parenting book—which you can put into practice right now to help feel happier and build a stronger relationship. Before long, you’ll be the happiest couple you know.

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Mindful Loving Books: Legacy and the Hero's Journey by Hosted by Aaron & Jocelyn Freeman

Legacy and the Hero's Journey

Hosted by Aaron & Jocelyn Freeman

What's Legacy and the Hero's Journey about?

Have you ever taken a moment to consider the legacy that you and your partner are creating together? In this episode, the Freemans do just that—by walking through a storytelling principle called The Hero's Journey. As you'll learn, it can be used to better understand the roles that we all play in our relationships—and to help create an amazing legacy together.

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Mindful Loving Books: The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook by Daniel J. Fox

The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook

Daniel J. Fox
An Integrative Program to Understand and Manage Your BPD
4.1 (114 ratings)
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What's The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook about?

The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook (2019) is a practical guide to taking control of your BPD. Through expert advice and actionable exercises, this empathetic resource illuminates a path beyond unhealthy beliefs and destructive behaviors. With these proven techniques, anyone with BPD can begin to improve their emotional patterns and rebuild healthy relationships.

Who should read The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook?

  • People diagnosed with BPD
  • Those experiencing BPD-like symptoms
  • Friends and family of people with BPD trying to learn about the disorder

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Mindful Loving Books: Sexual Detox by Tim Challies

Sexual Detox

Tim Challies
A Guide for Guys Who Are Sick of Porn
2.6 (110 ratings)
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What's Sexual Detox about?

Sexual Detox (2010) diagnoses the corruption of conscience and twisting of sexuality wrought by pornography. Written for Christians, it prescribes a moral reset to reorient understanding toward God’s redemptive vision of human intimacy.

Who should read Sexual Detox?

  • Christian men looking to break free from porn addiction
  • Young adults of faith, seeking to reclaim their sexuality from sin
  • Pastors helping church members with porn struggles

 


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Mindful Loving Books: Facing Codependence by Pia Mellody with Andrea Wells Miller & J. Keith Miller

Facing Codependence

Pia Mellody with Andrea Wells Miller & J. Keith Miller
What It Is, Where It Comes from, How It Sabotages Our Lives
4.4 (183 ratings)
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What's Facing Codependence about?

Facing Codependence (1989) offers insights and guidance for those seeking to navigate and recover from codependent behaviors. It dives into the complex condition of codependence, identifying five main symptoms, their origins, and their corresponding effects on the individual’s life.

Who should read Facing Codependence?

  • Individuals navigating relationship challenges
  • Self-awareness and personal growth seekers
  • Anyone interested in understanding codependency

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Mindful Loving Books: Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter

Scarcity Brain

Michael Easter
Fix Your Craving Mindset and Rewire Your Habits to Thrive with Enough
4.1 (336 ratings)
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What's Scarcity Brain about?

Scarcity Brain (2023) reveals how our ancient scarcity mindset now backfires in a world of abundance. Michael Easter traveled the world consulting innovators on tactics to counter scarcity cues – from a Las Vegas slot machine designer detecting triggers to coffee-making monks finding happiness in alone time. By understanding our cravings, we can shake the worst habits and use what we have better for a more satisfying life.

Who should read Scarcity Brain?

  • People looking to break bad habits and addictions
  • Those interested in the science behind human behavior
  • Anyone seeking to take control of their life and live more fully

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Mindful Loving Books: Damaged but Not Destroyed by Michael Todd

Damaged but Not Destroyed

Michael Todd
From Trauma to Triumph
3.9 (149 ratings)
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What's Damaged but Not Destroyed about?

Damaged but Not Destroyed (2023) unveils the complex maze of life's struggles, scars, and setbacks. Journey through the transformative power of facing past pain, embracing raw honesty, and welcoming God's grace. While you might feel damaged, your divine destiny remains brilliantly within reach.

Who should read Damaged but Not Destroyed?

  • Seekers of spiritual growth and personal transformation
  • Followers of contemporary Christian leadership
  • Readers navigating life's emotional challenges

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Mindful Loving Books: Wear It Well by Allison Bornstein

Wear It Well

Allison Bornstein
Reclaim Your Closet and Rediscover the Joy of Getting Dressed
3.7 (116 ratings)
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What's Wear It Well about?

Wear It Well (2023) is a guide to using fashion as a tool for self-discovery and self-expression. Discover your personal style using the Three-Word Method and AB Closet-Editing System, curate a wardrobe that reflects your authentic self, eliminate items that don't fit your lifestyle, and create sustainable looks by shopping your closet. 

Who should read Wear It Well?

  • Fashion enthusiasts
  • People wanting to discover their personal style
  • Anyone who wishes getting dressed was easier and more fun

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What's the best Mindful Loving book to read?

While choosing just one book about a topic is always tough, many people regard Nanaville as the ultimate read on Mindful Loving.

What are the Top 10 Mindful Loving books?

Blinkist curators have picked the following:
  • Nanaville by Anna Quindlen
  • Slow Sex by Diana Richardson
  • The Complete Kama Sutra by Vātsyāyana
  • Resurrecting Sex by David Schnarch
  • The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller with Kathy Keller
  • The High-Conflict Couple by Alan E. Fruzzetti
  • Magnificent Sex by Peggy J. Kleinplatz and A. Dana Ménard
  • Loving Bravely by Alexandra H. Solomon
  • The Mastery of Love by Don Miguel Ruiz with Janet Mills
  • Love Worth Making by Stephen Snyder

Who are the top Mindful Loving book authors?

When it comes to Mindful Loving, these are the authors who stand out as some of the most influential:
  • Anna Quindlen
  • Diana Richardson
  • Vātsyāyana
  • David Schnarch
  • Timothy Keller with Kathy Keller