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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
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[Second Reading ‘24] I tend to be skeptical of modern self-help but some come by that apply ancient wisdom to modern circumstances that infuses a breath of fresh air. I appreciate Shetty’s monastic emphasis on solitude and purpose, especially in preparing the soil for fruitful relationships and providing the seedbed for recovery from heartache. I benefited from Shetty’s elevation of both self-love and a sort of communal world-love that both act as important counterweights to our contemporary obsession with one-on-one romance. Overall glad I read this book at this time, infusing both generous self-compassion and calm reason in a process that can be impulsively driven by emotions alone.
[First Reading ‘23] Stopping for now. Great tips and refreshingly holistic view of love similar to “Natasha Lunn’s Conversations on Love”, though leaving more of something to be desired. Appreciated the numerous reflection opportunities interspersed in the small portion I’ve read thus far, but perhaps my greatest takeaway from this book would be the metaphor of love at its beginning: liking someone is like cutting a flower off its stem, while loving someone is watering and nurturing a flower day by day.
[First Reading ‘23] Stopping for now. Great tips and refreshingly holistic view of love similar to “Natasha Lunn’s Conversations on Love”, though leaving more of something to be desired. Appreciated the numerous reflection opportunities interspersed in the small portion I’ve read thus far, but perhaps my greatest takeaway from this book would be the metaphor of love at its beginning: liking someone is like cutting a flower off its stem, while loving someone is watering and nurturing a flower day by day.
Didn’t have a ton of takeaways, but enjoyed the parts about self development and non-romantic love.
Jay Shetty gives down-to-earth advice, blending ancient wisdom, and modern science to level up your love game, covering everything from first dates to break-ups, and teaching how to spot red flags and avoid heartbreak. Leaving the reader with reflection questions, meditations, and a new way to look at love.
My thoughts mirror many of the other reviews. It’s well written & I enjoyed the author’s tone - I particularly enjoyed the anecdotes about people who have utilized his tips. Those felt relatable which kept me reading.
I appreciate all of the content as I would any self-development book, however didn’t find any standout lessons or actionable steps compared to other love centered self-development books. I think this may be a good intro book for someone starting a self-love journey, especially if they are already Jay Shetty fans, but I would make a different selection if you’re looking for something that goes a bit deeper.
I appreciate all of the content as I would any self-development book, however didn’t find any standout lessons or actionable steps compared to other love centered self-development books. I think this may be a good intro book for someone starting a self-love journey, especially if they are already Jay Shetty fans, but I would make a different selection if you’re looking for something that goes a bit deeper.
Felt a bit lecture-y, not able to relate a lot, yet common sense?
"Love is not about staging the perfect proposal or creating a perfect relationship. It's about learning to navigate the imperfections that are intrinsic to ourselves, our partners and life itself."
This book is absolutely phenomenal. Easily one of, if not the, best book on relationships that l've read.
"8 Rules of Love" is a phenomenal book that breaks down the science of "how to love" into four components (solitude, compatibility, healing and connection) and within those: 8 rules. If you know anything about me, you know that I embody the belief that loving yourself FIRST is essential, and so from his very first rule ("Let Yourself Be Alone"), he had me totally entranced.
Some people may argue that this book is for "younger generations" or only those in relationships, but I politely disagree. From the introduction itself, it is clear that the rules and knowledge that come from this book are not only applicable to those "young and in love." The rules cross generations and permeate all relationships from those with our partner, to our friends, our family members, coworkers, community members, and most importantly, ourselves.
For me, this read could NOT have come at a better time in my life.
This book has stimulated so much of my own self-reflection and I hope that it offers the same to everyone else that it comes across.
If you have not read this yet, you're doing yourself a DISSERVICE. Go. Get. This. NOW!
(Afterwards, if you haven't already, I would also suggest reading the 5 Love Lanquages - these are the perfect book companions.)
This book is absolutely phenomenal. Easily one of, if not the, best book on relationships that l've read.
"8 Rules of Love" is a phenomenal book that breaks down the science of "how to love" into four components (solitude, compatibility, healing and connection) and within those: 8 rules. If you know anything about me, you know that I embody the belief that loving yourself FIRST is essential, and so from his very first rule ("Let Yourself Be Alone"), he had me totally entranced.
Some people may argue that this book is for "younger generations" or only those in relationships, but I politely disagree. From the introduction itself, it is clear that the rules and knowledge that come from this book are not only applicable to those "young and in love." The rules cross generations and permeate all relationships from those with our partner, to our friends, our family members, coworkers, community members, and most importantly, ourselves.
For me, this read could NOT have come at a better time in my life.
This book has stimulated so much of my own self-reflection and I hope that it offers the same to everyone else that it comes across.
If you have not read this yet, you're doing yourself a DISSERVICE. Go. Get. This. NOW!
(Afterwards, if you haven't already, I would also suggest reading the 5 Love Lanquages - these are the perfect book companions.)
A lot of it seemed self-explanatory. Did provide some alternative ways to think about situations
This was a good book. I have read many like it so not a lot of "new" stuff. This would be great for someone who is just starting out reading books like these. I have been with my significant other for almost 9 years so some of the stuff wasn't relevant, while other things were a good reminder of things I could work on in my relationship.
DNF at 16%
found myself skimming paragraphs and entire chapters to get to the next point and figured this probably isn't for me. felt a bit too woowoo and leaned a lot on spiritual texts that i dont have any background or understanding in, which is fine but i found harder to relate to
title is snobby, i dont think there are rules of live or love in general, a lot of what i read so far felt like we were supposed to trust him bc hes married and was once a monk ..,,,those credentials dont mean much to me
found myself skimming paragraphs and entire chapters to get to the next point and figured this probably isn't for me. felt a bit too woowoo and leaned a lot on spiritual texts that i dont have any background or understanding in, which is fine but i found harder to relate to
title is snobby, i dont think there are rules of live or love in general, a lot of what i read so far felt like we were supposed to trust him bc hes married and was once a monk ..,,,those credentials dont mean much to me