{"id":102383,"date":"2023-05-16T13:32:03","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T17:32:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=102383"},"modified":"2023-05-23T13:38:55","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T17:38:55","slug":"david-richo-5-as","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/david-richo-5-as\/","title":{"rendered":"David Richo: 5 A&#8217;s for a Happy and Healthy Relationship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What are David Richo&#8217;s 5 A&#8217;s of a loving relationship? How should you apply these five elements to your relationship?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Richo says that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/mindful-love\/\">mindful love<\/a> has five key aspects that can be applied in all<em> <\/em>kinds of relationships: attention, acceptance, appreciation, allowing, and affection. His book, <em>How to Be an Adult in Relationships<\/em>, explains each of these practices in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s look at the 5 A&#8217;s and how you can apply them to build a loving bond between you and your partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-attention\">#1: Attention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first of David Richo&#8217;s 5 A&#8217;s is attention. <strong>When you show attention to your loved one, you make them feel that they\u2019re valuable, you like them, and you\u2019re glad they exist.<\/strong> For example, if you appreciate that your child is kind, you might tell them that you feel lucky to know such a kind person. Richo says that gratitude is an important aspect of loving relationships because it helps the recipient feel worthy of being loved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Some experts say that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/family\/archive\/2021\/06\/thank-your-partner-gratitude-more\/619233\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">it\u2019s best to express gratitude by <em>acknowledging your partner\u2019s traits, not just their actions, <\/em>and <em>verbalizing how much they\u2019ve helped you<\/em><\/a><em>. <\/em>For example, if your partner makes dinner for you when you\u2019re sick, you might say, \u201cThank you for cooking\u2014you\u2019re so caring! It allowed me to rest, which I really need right now.\u201d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-acceptance\">#2: Acceptance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When you show<em> acceptance <\/em>for someone, you support their intrinsic right to live freely rather than trying to exert control over them.<\/strong> For example, if your partner adheres to a different faith than you do, you respect their religious practice, even if you disagree with the principles of their religion. Richo argues that respect is important because it encourages your loved one to show up in the relationship as their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-find-your-true-self\/\">true self<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: According to experts, some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/respect-is-vital-to-building-a-healthy-relationship-5206110\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">concrete ways to show acceptance for a loved one<\/a> include being honest with them, taking care not to cross their boundaries, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/accepting-responsibility\/\">taking responsibility<\/a> for your actions when you make mistakes in your relationship, and respecting their right to privacy\u2014for example, by not going through their text messages.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-appreciation\">#3: Appreciation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When you pay attention to someone, you show sincere interest in them<\/strong>. For example, you might engage with your friend by listening to them talk about something they\u2019re excited about. Richo says that engagement is important because it helps your loved one feel like they matter to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: According to some researchers, healthy engagement is one of the best predictors of romantic relationship success. Partners make simple, regular \u201cbids\u201d for engagement with one another\u2014for example, you might tell your partner, \u201cLook at that pretty tree!\u201d These bids are requests that your partner pay attention to you and what matters to you at the moment. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/health\/archive\/2014\/06\/happily-ever-after\/372573\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">If you and your partner freely fulfill these requests, you\u2019ll have greater emotional intimacy\u2014and, studies suggest your relationship could last longer.<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-allowing\">#4: Allowing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When you allow someone to be themself, you let them know that you welcome their true nature: their strengths, weaknesses, flaws, and talents.<\/strong> For example, you might affirm your partner by telling them they\u2019re a great cook if they make you a delicious dinner. According to Richo, one reason affirmation is important is that it makes your loved one feel that you understand who they <em>really<\/em> are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-5-love-languages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The 5 Love Languages<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em>Gary Chapman explains that some people feel <em>most <\/em>loved when they hear words of affirmation\u2014compliments, encouragement, and other kind remarks. Even if affirmation isn\u2019t your partner\u2019s <em>strongest<\/em> love language, you can still make sure it has the desired effect by following Chapman\u2019s advice to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-5-love-languages\/chapter-4#genuine-compliments-are-not-manipulative\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">give affirmation that\u2019s sincere<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-5-love-languages\/chapter-4#tone-matters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said in a kind tone of voice<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-affection\">#5: Affection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When you show someone affection, you display feelings of devotion and care for them.<\/strong> For example, you might show your partner tenderness by making a point to tell them you love them every day. Richo explains that tenderness supports <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/building-healthy-relationships\/\">healthy relationships<\/a> by making both physical and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/emotional-intimacy-in-a-relationship\/\">emotional intimacy<\/a> possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-5-love-languages\/1-page-summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The 5 Love Languages<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em>Chapman explains why affection increases intimacy: It <a href=\"https:\/\/greatergood.berkeley.edu\/article\/item\/hands_on_research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">makes your partner feel physically safe, relaxed, and connected with you.<\/a> He goes on to suggest that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-5-love-languages\/chapter-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one way romantic partners can express affection is through physical touch<\/a>, for example in the form of hugging, holding hands, kissing, massaging, or having sex.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are David Richo&#8217;s 5 A&#8217;s of a loving relationship? 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