Introduction -- Truth #1: Relationships never stabilize -- Truth #2: Expecting relationships to be stable is what makes them unstable -- Truth #3: Meeting the instability together is love -- Truth #4: There is a path to liberation -- Practices to remain connected -- Loving you more than us

"To apply a Buddhist viewpoint to relationships is eye-opening. It points to a radically different worldview, one that runs counter to the spirit of much of the conventional advice we receive." Broken hearts, resentment, affairs, divorce. Why is it so hard to make relationships work? New York Times bestselling author and mindfulness expert Susan Piver applies classic Buddhist wisdom to modern romance, including her own long-term relationship, to show that ancient philosophies have timeless and unexpected wisdom on how to love. The Four Noble Truths of Love will challenge the expectations you have about dating, sex, and romance, liberating you from the habits, traumas, and expectations that have been holding back your relationships. This mindful approach toward love will help you open your heart fearlessly, deepen communications with your partner, increase your compassion and resilience, and lead you toward a path of true happiness. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain: expansive, real love for yourself and others

Why is it so hard to make relationships work? Piver applies a Buddhist viewpoint to relationships. She shows that challenging the expectations you have about dating, sex and romance will liberate you from the habits, traumas and expectations that have been holding you back. Her mindful approach toward love will help you open your heart fearlessly, deepen communications with your partner, and lead you toward a path of true happiness. -- adapted from back cover