: Being fully present with a partner—truly seeing, hearing, and noticing their needs without distraction.
Richo identifies five essential elements that must be present for a relationship to be considered "adult" and healthy. These are the primary tools for both receiving and giving love safely: How to Be an Adult in Love: Letting Love in Saf...
To "let love in safely," Richo emphasizes that an individual must first address the internal barriers created by past experiences. : Being fully present with a partner—truly seeing,
: Showing warmth through physical touch, intimacy, and respectful gestures of love. and respectful gestures of love.