Liv Boeree (former poker champion, host of the Win-Win podcast) and Igor Kurganov (poker pro, co-founder of Raising for Effective Giving) have been together for 10 years. They're masters of creative conflict, inventors of the "hiss method," and champions of rational decision-making in relationships. In this candid episode, they share their unconventional wisdom and strategies for building lasting partnerships.
Modern Relationships is a podcast from Turpentine. Learn more: www.turpentine.co
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Liv - @Liv_Boeree
Igor - @IgorKurganov
Erik - @eriktorenberg
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro and Preview
(02:21) How Liv and Igor Met
(06:04) Advice on Finding a Partner
(09:13) Friend Zone and Attraction
(13:02) Evolving Preferences
(15:03) Sponsor: Relationship Hero
(18:57) "Dumbbell Theory"
(25:43) The "Hiss" Signal
(27:53) Communication and Directness
(29:43) Relationship Rituals
(31:11) Variety and Self-Actualization
(33:16) The Passion Trap
(36:16) Thoughts on Children
(45:07) Longevity and Evolution
(47:57) Early Relationship Patterns
(50:17) Tone Policing
(51:47) Empowering Each Other
(53:34) Love Enables Choice
(57:16) Igor's Greatest Gift
(1:04:03) Identifying the Wrong Match
(1:06:14) The Future of Their Relationship
(1:07:54) Wrap
