Daring to Trust: Opening Ourselves to Real Love and Intimacy

Opening Ourselves to Real Love and Intimacy

Author: David Richo

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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 in relationships. Topics include How we learn early in life to trust others (or not to trust them) Why we fear trusting Developing greater trust in ourselves as the basis for trusting others How to know if someone is trustworthy Naive trust vs. healthy, adult trust What to do when trust is broken Ultimately, Richo explains, we must develop trust in four directions: toward ourselves, toward others, toward life as it is, and toward a higher power or spiritual path. These four types of trust are not only the basis of healthy relationships, they are also the foundation of emotional well-being and freedom from fear.

About the Author

David Richo is a psychotherapist who leads workshops at the Esalen Institute. He is the author of "Creativity of Your Dark Side," "How to Be an Adult," and "Shadow Dance," He lives in Santa Barbara and San Francisco, California.