Relationships are more transactional than we admit. Psychologist Orion Taraban explains what men and women actually want versus what they say! [Pt 2/2 — be sure to catch Pt 1/2 here!]
Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1213
What We Discuss with Orion Taraban:
- Dating apps heavily favor the top one to five percent of men, leaving many others with few matches, creating distorted perceptions of choice and desirability.
- Relationship power dynamics mirror economics — the more power one partner holds, the more they shape outcomes and get their needs met.
- Love and relationships differ: love is self-sacrifice, while relationships are transactional exchanges of unequal but comparable value.
- Social media distorts desires — women often pursue “doing it all” because that’s what they see others doing, even if the order of life choices blocks future goals.
- Actionable takeaway: Build strong, resilient relationships by focusing on reality, not ideals — plan strategies around what is, not what “should be,” and invest consistently in exchange and growth.
- And much more...
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