What does healthy intimacy look like? How we do we keep the energy and
passion alive in long-term relationships? What practices can help us
forgive our partner when he or she has hurt us? How can we get a new
relationship off to a strong and stable start? What do we do if we feel
restless in a relationship or attracted to someone outside of our
partner? These are just some of the questions Zen master and Nobel Peace
Prize nominee Thich Nhat Hanh has been asked by practitioners and
readers alike. Deeply moved by the suffering that can be caused by these
issues, he offers concrete guidance in his first ever writings on
intimacy and healthy sexuality.
Fidelity guides the reader to an understanding about how we can
maintain our relationships; keep them fresh, and accepting and loving
our partner for who they are. Fidelity gives concrete advice on how to
stay attentive and nourishing of each other amidst the many
responsibilities and pressures of daily life. Readers will learn how to
foster open communication, dealing with anger and other strong emotions,
learning to forgive, and practicing gratitude and appreciation.
Fidelity is written for both couples in a committed relationship
wanting to further develop a spiritual dimension in their lives
together, and for those where infidelity or hurt may have occurred, and
there is a need for best practices to re-weave the net of love and
understanding. In addition to addressing everyday occurrences and
challenges, Thich Nhat Hanh shows how traditional Buddhist teachings on
attachment, deep listening, and loving speech can help energize and
restore our relationships. Written in a clear and accessible style, and
filled with personal stories, simple practices and exercises, Fidelity
is for couples at all stage of relationships. It the guide book for
anyone looking to create long-lasting and healthy intimacy.
