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<p>Popular myths about love set us up for a struggle with real life. The inconvenient truth is there''s no such thing as a perfect partner, all couples fight, and feelings of love come and go like the weather. But that doesn''t mean you can''t have a joyful and romantic relationship. Through a simple program based on the revolutionary new mindfulness-based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), you can learn to handle painful thoughts and feelings more effectively and engage fully in the process of living and loving together.<br></p><p>With your partner or alone, ACT with Love will teach you how to: •Let go of conflict, open up, and live fully in the present•Use mindfulness to increase intimacy, connection, and understanding•Resolve painful conflicts and reconcile long-standing differences•Act on your values to build a rich and meaningful relationship<br></p>