References – AN 4.55: The Same in Living (1) 
Sutta / Aṅguttara Nikāya / AN 4: Catukkanipāta / AN 4.55: Paṭhamasamajīvīsutta

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“How would you describe romantic love? And how do you know if it is real or wishful thinking?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Relationships ] [Delusion] // [Self-identity view] [Faith] [Virtue] [Generosity] [Discernment]

Quote: “I think you’re asking the wrong person!”

Sutta: AN 4.55

Thanksgiving Retreat 2016, Session 3, Excerpt 10


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“Could you describe in detail and provide explicit examples of the four mutual qualities of a couple?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Relationships] // [Faith] [Virtue] [Generosity] [Discernment]

Sutta: AN 4.55: Four mutual qualities of a couple.

Thanksgiving Retreat 2016, Session 8, Excerpt 2


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Comment: I haven’t heard any Buddhist teachers talk about wholesome romantic relationships. [Relationships] [Skillful qualities]

Response by Ajahn Pasanno. [Family] [Treasures]

Sutta: AN 4.55 Samajīvī Sutta [Virtue]

Teen Weekend 2017, Excerpt 10


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Comment: Coming out af a long-term relationship where someone was killed in an accident after 42 years, the way you presented the disadvantages and advantages of a conventional loving relationship was perhaps a little light on the advantages. [Relationships ] [Death] // [Monastic life/Motivation] [Gratitude] [Long-term practice] [Suffering] [Courage]

Response by Ajahn Karuṇadhammo. [Saṅgha] [Saṃsāra] [Spiritual urgency]

Response by Ajahn Pasanno. [Buddha/Biography] [Ageing] [Rebirth] [Treasures]

Reference: AN 4.55: Nakula’s mother and father aspire to see each other in this life and the next.

Love, Attachment, and Friendship [2019], Session 1, Excerpt 3