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.
woman clutching pillow
Anxiety
How to Heal from Heartache 

Whether you’re pining over an ex or fixated on a crush, this animation from School of Life offers three ways to move on. Read More 

  • Nicole Bayes-Fleming
  • April 5, 2019
Loving-Kindness
Compassion
Loving People As They Are 

Through paying attention we learn that we are in a vibrant, enriching relationship with everyone around us, says Sharon Salzberg, even strangers. Read More 

  • Sharon Salzberg
  • March 13, 2019
ice cube. feeling lonely
Audio
Feeling Lonely? Embrace Compassion 

In a world driven by competition and comparison, Sharon Salzberg contends shifting our definition of love might be the key to reconnecting to what matters most. Read More 

  • Sharon Salzberg
  • March 1, 2019
couple arguing
Calm
Can Mindfulness Make Us Less Mean to Our Mates? 

Mindfulness shows us not every breath is pleasant. Likewise, not every moment of our love life makes us swoon. Explore a simple technique to see the good in your mate when you need to curb some excessive judgyness. Read More 

  • Cheryl Fraser
  • February 11, 2019
beaker with hearts
Compassion
The Science of Staying in Love 

This video from BigThink explores what goes on in the brain when we fall in love, and how we can sustain long-term relationships. Read More 

  • Nicole Bayes-Fleming
  • February 8, 2019
People in argument
Compassion
The Good News about Being Wrong 

No one likes making mistakes or (even worse) admitting them. But there’s wisdom and resilience to be gleaned by learning to accept and acknowledge when you are wrong. Read More 

  • Elaine Smookler
  • February 4, 2019
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