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Daring to Trust: Opening Ourselves to Real Love and Intimacy
by
David Richo
Most relationship problems are essentially trust issues, explains psychotherapist David Richo. Whether it’s fear of commitment, insecurity, jealousy, or a tendency to be controlling, the real obstacle is a fundamental lack of trust—both in ourselves and in our partner.
Daring to Trust offers key insights and practical exercises for exploring and addressing our trust issues...more
Daring to Trust offers key insights and practical exercises for exploring and addressing our trust issues...more
Hardcover, 192 pages
Published
December 14th 2010
by Shambhala
(first published December 9th 2010)
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As many may know, I shy away from nonfiction - especially that of the self-help variety. There are multiple self-help books for every possible conundrum and each offers different advice. How helpful could the advice be if the "experts" can't agree on a proper course of action? I chose to read David Richo's Daring to Trust for two reasons: I haven't seen many books on the subject of trusting others before and I believe it's a common problem that many have trouble with.
Richo's theory that most in...more
Richo's theory that most in...more
Yes, I have been reading self-help books, most of which I won't admit to reading on this site. This is a book I am not shy about sharing. It is a really helpful and reasonable guide. Some people may be turned off by the spiritual influence (only directly discussed at the end) of Buddhism, but I found that compassion and acting in loving-kindness fit pretty well with my personal belief system. A good read if you have intimacy issues of any kind (don't we all?!).
I appreciated this book, for its simple yet insightful way of distilling psychological principles into practical observation. The first several chapters should be required reading for anyone who interacts with others for any reason whatsoever. While some of the end chapters started to lose their appeal to me, overall it was a great book and I'd recommend it highly.
This book was not what I was expecting and that's a good thing ... because it was SO MUCH MORE! I've read this book twice, made numerous notes throughout ... there is so much insight, wisdom and truth. There is much more to trust than you'd think ... if there is one book you are going to read this year ... make it this one!
This book had some very helpful strategies for learning to trust yourself, others, reality, and the universe. It wasn't an easy read, as it is heavily rooted in Buddhist philosophy, but it was a comforting read with a lot of practical application. I got a lot from it.
I found this book very useful in how to view trust (both of oneself and others), boundaries, and what is necessary to rebuild trust. It made me a bit sad, though, thinking of times I have been betrayed.
This book helped me to realize that after a "failed" relationship, it's not that we've lost trust in other people as much as we've lost trust in ourselves. As we make adult decisions going forward and feel our feelings as they come, we realize that we can trust ourselves to handle anything, and we become open to love again and again and again.
Been reading a lot about Trust lately. Really enjoyed the author's perspective of the psychology of relationships combined with Buddhist philosophies of mindfulness, compassion and loving-kindness. We are all searching within. Really enjoyed this book. Lots of insights to self and those I love.
This was an interesting and worthwhile read. The book is a bit thick compared to the actual content, but for someone who really wants to understand the details of trust from a psychological perspective the information may prove useful.
David Richo is my hero, over and over again, with each book he writes.
People are damaged, yo. I'm not so convinced that if you have made it to adulthood without the capacity to trust you can learn to trust. Sorry Dr Richo.
Wonderful, liberating insights. Concrete practices offered to incorporate those insights into daily living.
Another great book.
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David Richo, PhD, is a therapist and author who leads popular workshops on personal and spiritual growth.
He received his BA in psychology from Saint John's Seminary in Brighton, Massachusetts, in 1962, his MA in counseling psychology from Fairfield University in 1969, and his PhD in clinical psychology from Sierra University in 1984. Since 1976, Richo has been a licensed marriage, family, and chi...more
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He received his BA in psychology from Saint John's Seminary in Brighton, Massachusetts, in 1962, his MA in counseling psychology from Fairfield University in 1969, and his PhD in clinical psychology from Sierra University in 1984. Since 1976, Richo has been a licensed marriage, family, and chi...more
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“The foundation of adult trust is not "You will never hurt me." It is "I trust myself with whatever you do.”
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“The more invested I am in my own ideas about reality, the more those experiences will feel like victimizations rather than the ups and downs of relating. Actually, I believe that the less I conceptualize things that way, the more likely it is that people will want to stay by me, because they will not feel burdened, consciously or unconsciously, by my projections, judgments, entitlements, or unrealistic expectations.”
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