[illetrygrargo]

hi T

buddhism has far more to offer on relationships than what you mentioned above

for example, the Samajivina Sutta, the Sigalovada Sutta, etc

i am always talking about "Buddhism" in the workplace but, given i speak in the language of natural truth, no one knows i am talking about Buddhism

for example, (if there is an appropriate time) we can tell a co-worker who just got dumped by their BF/GF about how lasting relationships come from sharing mutual goals & qualities

this, the Buddha taught. this, many psychology books also teach

the Buddhism that is 'natural truth', i.e., natural laws of cause & effect, is very easy to talk about, incognito

kind regards

element

Actually, I don't think that it's a good idea to tell someone who just got dumped any of these things.
They're simply experiencing a lot of pain in that moment and don't want to be told how thinks might
have been different.

Maybe work it in when they are having issues and before they're dumped.

But, of course, you're totally right, generally. Thanks for the Suttas; I will read both

tj